Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

(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 Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

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From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

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From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The weather was, of course, very unreliable during the rainy season.

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From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

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From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The weather was, of course, very unreliable during the rainy season.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

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From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

the force of workers available

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

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From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

get by special effort

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading It grew more and more difficult to secure serviceable men.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

believed likely

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.

liable to be erroneous or misleading

From this reading The weather was, of course, very unreliable during the rainy season.

under normal conditions

From this reading Yokkai I could usually depend on, but all the others I suspected more or less.

precisely as stated

From this reading The weather was, of course, very unreliable during the rainy season.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather was, of course, very unreliable during the rainy season.

at the time that

From this reading Several times I was nearly ready for an expedition, when it began to rain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The rainy season—How the evenings are spent—Hardy children—Mangola-Maggi’s revenge—The crania of the Australians—The expedition to Cardwell—Dalrymple Gap—A scandalous murder—Entry into Cardwell—Yokkai as cook—“Balnglan’s” death—Tobacco cures sorrow.