used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
arithmeticaladjective
relating to or involving arithmetic
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
dearly loved
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
emanating from God
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
else
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From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
something you have to do
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
puzzlesnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
To recall to mind.
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
express in words
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
thirty-nineadjective
being nine more than thirty
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
precisely as stated
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We are not a great advocate for arithmetical puzzles as a pastime for festive occasions, that is to say not as a general rule; but there are certain tricks of figures which are quite amusing, and some few problems which from their very simplicity become almost ludicrous.
which person or people
From this reading We remember, too, an amiable Divine, who tortured his dear old head for three-quarters of an hour to solve the question:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If a barrel of flour cost thirty-nine dollars thirteen and three quarter cents, what will a penny loaf come to?"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading We have seen many a tolerably wise head puzzled over the question:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And consume considerable time and paper without discovering the obvious fact, that a penny loaf will of course come to a penny and nothing else.
