438
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From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
439
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From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
absurdlyadverbUS /əbˈsɜːrdli/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
calculating-machines
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From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
cannot
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From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
Copts
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From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
FN
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From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
Hindds
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From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
mildestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldəst/
superlative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
MoslemsnounUS /ˈmɑːzləmz/
plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
numericaladjectiveUS /nuːˈmerəkəl/
measured or expressed in numbers
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
paradiseal
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From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading [FN#438] As a rule Moslems are absurdly ignorant of arithmetic and apparently cannot master it.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mildest numerical puzzle, like the above, is sure of success.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Hence in Egypt they used Copts for calculating-machines and further East Hindds.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [FN#439] The paradiseal tree which supplied every want.
xxinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Mohammed borrowed it from the Christians (Rev. xxi.
