used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
AUSTRALIAnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
BassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
Crusoe
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From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
FLINDERSnounUS /ˈflɪndərz/
British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
the head of a state government
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
the force of workers available
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
not any; not one
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
ReliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
determined
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
sea-adventure
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From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
carry out
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The reading of _Robinson Crusoe_ had created in young Flinders a passion for sea-adventure, and no sooner had the _Reliance_ anchored in Sydney harbour than the two young friends resolved on an exploring expedition to the south.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
thrivedverbUS /θraɪvd/
past form of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were midshipman Matthew Flinders and surgeon George Bass.
which person or people
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the new governor from England arrived two young men destined to distinguish themselves in the exploration of New South Wales.
a late time of life
From this reading For seven years it thrived under the careful management of Governor Phillips, who was then replaced by one Hunter.
but in spite of that
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FLINDERS NAMES AUSTRALIA We must now return to Australia, as yet so imperfectly explored, and take up the story of the young colony at Sydney.
