alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
Billabongnoun
a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
Hermit's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
Norah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
stern-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The stern-looking men in dusty uniforms were unusual figures in those quiet parts.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Norah could not manage to discover if they had searched the scrub that hid the Hermit’s simple camp; and the mystery of the Winfield murder seemed as far from being cleared up as ever.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Norah never read the papers, and could not therefore satisfy her mind by their reports; but all her inquiries were met by the same reply, “Nothing fresh.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
Winfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The police were still in the district—so much she knew, for she had caught glimpses of them when out riding with her father.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE CIRCUS The days went by, but no further word of the Winfield murderer came to the anxious ears of the little girl at Billabong homestead.
