used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
fearless and daring
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
bullocksnounUS /ˈbʊləks/
plural of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
drays
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From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
Ernest's
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From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
FineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
set up or found
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
instalmentnoun
a part of a broadcast serial
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
and nothing more
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
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 They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
long-cherished
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From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
the force of workers available
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
Neuchamp
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From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
Rainbar
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From this reading Their appearance at Rainbar hastened the action of one of Ernest’s long-cherished plans.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
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 When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
teamstersnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
well-built
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From this reading Tall, powerful, well-built fellows, they were just the men fitted to found ‘a bold peasantry their country’s pride.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
at the time that
From this reading When the first instalment of stores, of a very mixed and comprehensive description, arrived from Sydney, in three drays drawn by ten bullocks each, Mr. Neuchamp was much impressed by the teamsters.
which person or people
From this reading They were brothers who had left their farms in the settled districts for this arduous but profitable undertaking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finer specimens, outwardly, of the native Australian it would have been difficult to find.
