[= successive]
The elements of each array must occupy consecutive memory locations.
Suppose the first three characters of the pattern match three consecutive text characters.
Its role is to rule out having two or more consecutive $P$-moves (on the grounds that they can be performed in one go).
Go to the list of words starting with: a
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