1853
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From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
BEGINNINGSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
diggersnounUS /ˈdɪɡərz/
plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
discouragements
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From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
gold-fields
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From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
gold-mining
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From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
gold-seeking
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From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
the force of workers available
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
on one occasion
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
others
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From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
select carefully from a group
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
possessing material wealth
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BEGINNINGS OF REVOLT._ The arbitrary conduct on the part of the officials became at length intolerable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many realised their hopes, and others, meeting with discouragements, abandoned the pursuit, so that gold-mining became an occupation followed by men as a settled means of earning a livelihood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the bitter feelings against the "exorbitant" license fee were shown in grim earnest.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A change in the social organisation on the gold-fields, which was visible in 1853, enabled the diggers to agitate systematically for the repeal of the license fee.
which person or people
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
a late time of life
From this reading During the first two years of gold-seeking in Victoria the fields were thronged with diggers, who, like adventurous birds of passage, came expecting to pick up treasures in rich lumps, and return at once with a fortune.
