AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COACH ACCIDENT.
ACCIDENTnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A COACH ACCIDENT.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
COACHverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A COACH ACCIDENT.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
Donohoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
Donohoe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
EmunounUS /ˈiːmjuː/
any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
FlatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
horsedverbUS /hɔːrst/
past form of “horse” — provide with a horse or horses
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
mailmannounUS /ˈmeɪlmæn/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
squattersnounUS /ˈskwɑːtərz/
plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
Tarrong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pat Donohoe was mailman, contractor and driver, and his admirers said that Pat could hit his five horses in more places at once than any other man on the face of the earth.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The coach from Tarrong railway station to Emu Flat, and then on to Donohoe’s Hotel, ran twice a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His coach was horsed by the neighbouring squatters, through whose stations the road ran; and any horse that developed homicidal tendencies, or exhibited a disinclination to work, was at once handed over to the mailman to be licked into shape.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The result was that, as a rule, Pat was driving teams composed of animals that would do anything but go straight, but under his handling they were generally persuaded, after a day or two, to settle down to their work.
