AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAWYER IN THE BUSH.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
book-case
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From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
BUSHnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A LAWYER IN THE BUSH.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
fire-proof
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From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
Gavan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LAWYER IN THE BUSH.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
law-books
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
LAWYERnounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A LAWYER IN THE BUSH.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
pigeon-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
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 A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
Tarrong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gavan Blake, attorney and solicitor, sat in his office at Tarrong, opening his morning’s letters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LAWYER IN THE BUSH.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A few maps of Tarrong township and neighbouring stations hung on the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
weatherboardnoun
a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
From this reading The office was in a small weatherboard cottage in the “main street” of Tarrong (at any rate it might fairly claim to be the main street, as it was the only street that had any houses in it).
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The front room, where he sat, was fitted up with a table and a set of pigeon-holes full of dusty papers, a leather couch, a small fire-proof safe, and a book-case containing about equal proportions of law-books and novels.
