Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

later than; following

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

anew

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

a quantity of money

From this reading The largest amount is exported from New Zealand.

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

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

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 This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

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

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

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

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

sell or transfer abroad

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

past form of “export” — sell or transfer abroad

From this reading The largest amount is exported from New Zealand.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

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

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

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

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

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

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The largest amount is exported from New Zealand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

take in marriage

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

attach to a support

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

easily agitated

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

not any; not one

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

and nothing more

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

go across or through

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

a human being

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

in the recent past

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

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

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

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

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

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

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

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

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading After a voyage of a few days I arrived in safety at Gracemere.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This comparatively new industry in Australia has recently been largely developed, and is no doubt destined to become of great importance to the country, which will in this manner be able to dispose of its great surplus of meat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frozen meat—Again at Gracemere—Australian scenery—In a carriole—Hunting the dugong—Cosmopolitan quarters for the night—Cure for nervous diseases—Poisonous rabbits—Marry only a person with good teeth—Bush girls—Mount Morgan.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading On the journey from Herbert river down the coast you pass two establishments for freezing meat for export, viz. Bowen and Rockhampton.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading The largest amount is exported from New Zealand.