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351.--THE CRUSADER. The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago. Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square). White is then to _force_ mate in three moves. 352.--IMMOVABLE PAWNS.
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later than; following
From this reading “Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).”
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From this reading 351.--THE CRUSADER.
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From this reading 352.--IMMOVABLE PAWNS.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
later than; following
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading 351.--THE CRUSADER.
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From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading White is then to _force_ mate in three moves.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading 352.--IMMOVABLE PAWNS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading White is then to _force_ mate in three moves.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading 352.--IMMOVABLE PAWNS.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
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From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 351.--THE CRUSADER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading White is then to _force_ mate in three moves.
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From this reading White is then to _force_ mate in three moves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading White is then to _force_ mate in three moves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
in the company of; together with
From this reading Produce a game of chess which, after sixteen moves, shall leave White with all his sixteen men on their original squares and Black in possession of his king alone (not necessarily on his own square).
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From this reading The following is a prize puzzle propounded by me some years ago.
