used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
in or near a particular place or position
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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
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AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading C. MATHEWS--BOTANY BAY--OUTER SOUTH HEAD--PORT JACKSON--SYDNEY COVE--DESCRIPTION OF SYDNEY--GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND DOMAIN--GREAT FUTURE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTH.
BOTANYnounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading C. MATHEWS--BOTANY BAY--OUTER SOUTH HEAD--PORT JACKSON--SYDNEY COVE--DESCRIPTION OF SYDNEY--GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND DOMAIN--GREAT FUTURE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTH.
BRITAINnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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showing who or what does the action
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a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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CHEAPadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
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a statement that represents something in words
From this reading C. MATHEWS--BOTANY BAY--OUTER SOUTH HEAD--PORT JACKSON--SYDNEY COVE--DESCRIPTION OF SYDNEY--GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND DOMAIN--GREAT FUTURE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTH.
DOMAINnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
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EMPIREnounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
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entertainersnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/
plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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yet to be or coming
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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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immediately past
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MATHEWS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.
a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading C. MATHEWS--BOTANY BAY--OUTER SOUTH HEAD--PORT JACKSON--SYDNEY COVE--DESCRIPTION OF SYDNEY--GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND DOMAIN--GREAT FUTURE EMPIRE OF THE SOUTH.
OUTERadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
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a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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QUEENSCLIFFE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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having or caused by an irregular surface
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROUND TO SYDNEY.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
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depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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STEAMERnounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
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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 ROUND TO SYDNEY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROUND TO SYDNEY.
TRIPSnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
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the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
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in the company of; together with
From this reading I spent my last Australian Christmas with my kind entertainers in Melbourne.