64
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From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
the lower side of anything
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
ChessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
chess-board
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From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
FIRESIDEnounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
the force of workers available
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
participate in games or sport
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
make square
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading The board is divided into 64 squares, coloured alternately black and white, or some similar distinctive colours.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
a special situation
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading FIRESIDE AMUSEMENTS $Chess in Twelve Easy Lessons.$--There is nothing like beginning at the beginning, so I first give a diagram of the board and men as set out for play.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The squares are always called "White" and "Black," whatever their actual colour may be, and similarly the men are invariably termed "White" and "Black," though, as a matter of fact, often coloured white and red.
a Caucasian
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be noticed that in the above diagram the square at the bottom right hand is a white one, and it is in this way that, by custom, the chess-board is always placed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having got the board in proper position, with its white square at the bottom right-hand corner, the next thing is to set up the men in proper order.
