used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
in addition
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
COLLINGWOOD
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From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — 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 Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
DIGGERSnounUS /ˈdɪɡərz/
plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
DIGGINGSnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
gold-field
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From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
gold-fields
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From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
GOLD-RUSHING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
HAVELOCKnounUS /ˈhævlɑːk/
a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
HUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
looseradjectiveUS /ˈluːsər/
comparative of “loose” — not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
LOPEZ
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From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
MURDERERnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
ROBBERYnounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
done under pressure
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
SMARTadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
stockmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
required or under orders
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
TELEGRAPHnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading ROUGH LIFE AT THE DIGGINGS--"STOP THIEF!"
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
the act of using
From this reading GOLD-RUSHING--DIGGERS' CAMP AT HAVELOCK--MURDER OF LOPEZ--PURSUIT AND CAPTURE OF THE MURDERER--THE THIEVES HUNTED FROM THE CAMP--DEATH OF THE MURDERER--THE POLICE--ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF THE COLLINGWOOD BANK--ANOTHER SUPPOSED ROBBERY--"STOP THIEF!"--SMART USE OF THE TELEGRAPH.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the times of the early rushes to the gold-fields there was, as might be expected, a good deal of disorder and lawlessness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
at the time that
From this reading When the rumour of a new gold-field went abroad, its richness was, as usual, exaggerated in proportion to the distance it travelled; and men of all classes rushed from far and near to the new diggings.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Melbourne was half emptied of its labouring population; sailors deserted their ships; shepherds left their flocks, and stockmen their cattle; and, worst of all, there also came pouring into Victoria the looser part of the convict population of the adjoining colonies.
