1873
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From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
EXPEDITIONnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading NOTE TO THE SECOND EXPEDITION.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
labours
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From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
Mueller
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From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
NOTEnounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE TO THE SECOND EXPEDITION.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading NOTE TO THE SECOND EXPEDITION.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTE TO THE SECOND EXPEDITION.
Tietkins
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From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOTE TO THE SECOND EXPEDITION.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
von
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From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
WatersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I reached Adelaide late in January, 1873, and as soon as funds were available I set to work at the organisation of a new expedition.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In a former part of my narrative I mentioned, that so soon as I had informed my kind friend Baron von Mueller by wire from the Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station, of the failure and break up of my expedition, he set to work and obtained a new fund for me to continue my labours.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Although the greatest despatch was used, and the money quickly obtained, yet it required some months before I could again depart.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I obtained the services of a young friend named William Henry Tietkins--who came over from Melbourne to join me--and we got a young fellow named James Andrews, or Jimmy as we always called him.
