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From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
cobble-stone
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From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
equidistantadjective
the same distance apart at every point
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
equilateralnoun
a figure whose sides are all equal
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
a man of refinement
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
immediately past
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
moderately-sized
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From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way, and this alone, can the objects be so arranged as to be each equidistant from each.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scientific gentleman at our last meeting bewildered us all with four grains of rice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Did we belong to the betting class, we would be willing to wager a moderately-sized cobble-stone that not one of our readers has yet solved the problem.
but in spite of that
From this reading It will be remembered that he challenged us to arrange those four seeds in such a manner that each should be an equal distance from each, and yet not touch each other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is explained thus: You lay three of the seeds on the table in the form of an equilateral triangle; then taking the fourth seed between the finger and thumb, you hold it above the other three, in the position represented in diagram on page 106.
