used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPRING, SUMMER, AND HARVEST.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
ASCENTnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
AUSTRALIANnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
AUSTRALIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
BUSHnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
CELEBRATIONnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
FRUITSnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
GREENOCK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading SPRING, SUMMER, AND HARVEST.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
the light of the Moon
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
attach to a support
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
not any; not one
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
RAINSnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING, SUMMER, AND HARVEST.
SQUATTER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SPRING, SUMMER, AND HARVEST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although there may be an occasional fall of rain at intervals, there is no recurrence of the flood.
VEGETATIONnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The days are bright and clear, the air dry, and the weather most enjoyable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading SPRING VEGETATION--THE BUSH IN SPRING--GARDEN FLOWERS--AN EVENING WALK--AUSTRALIAN MOONLIGHT--THE HOT NORTH WIND--THE PLAGUE OF FLIES--BUSH FIRES--SUMMER AT CHRISTMAS--AUSTRALIAN FRUITS--ASCENT OF MOUNT GREENOCK--AUSTRALIAN WINE--HARVEST--A SQUATTER'S FARM--HARVEST HOME CELEBRATION--AURORA AUSTRALIS--AUTUMN RAINS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a heavy rainfall, the ground becomes well soaked with water, and vegetation proceeds with great rapidity.
