used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
in addition
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
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
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
boongary
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From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
Bower-birds
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From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
pack-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
the local environment
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The following description applies mainly to the natives on the Herbert river.
scrubsnoun
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
Smyth
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From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
TattooingverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
TracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
tree-kangaroo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The southern part of Australia is, both as regards natural condition and climate, so unlike the tropical north that the mode of life of the natives is materially modified.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Mr. B. Smyth is of opinion that the natives in the different parts of the country are as unlike each other in physical structure and colour of skin as the inhabitants of England, Germany, France, and Italy.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The natural conditions varying in different parts of Australia, a fact not to be wondered at in so large a continent, the natives also vary in physical and mental development.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The appearance of the aborigines in the different parts of the continent—My pack-horse in danger—Tracks of the _boongary_ (tree-kangaroo)—Bower-birds—The blacks in rainy weather—Making fire in the scrubs—A messenger from the civilised world—The relations of the various tribes—Tattooing.
