used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The entrance was about a yard high.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
ant-hill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
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 burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance was about a yard high.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
death of a person
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The entrance was about a yard high.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
mummiesnounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
MythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
SorcerersnounUS /ˈsɔːrsərərz/
plural of “sorcerer” — one who practices magic or sorcery
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
tea-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was built on the side of the ant-hill, extending about half way up, and had a sloping front.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance was about a yard high.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
a Caucasian
From this reading On our way home from an expedition we discovered a grave in a “white ants’” hill.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In front of the opening large pieces of the bark of the tea-tree were placed, on which heavy stones were rolled in order to keep wild dogs from getting to the corpse.
wizardsnounUS /ˈwɪzərdz/
plural of “wizard” — someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading The burial of the blacks—Black mummies—Sorcerers or wizards—Myths and legends—The doctrine of the Trinity in New South Wales—The belief in a future life among the blacks.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The entrance was about a yard high.
