Chapter XIX · Black Thursday

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

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

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

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

plural of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

the act of departing

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

someone who is a detective

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

possessive form of “evans” — United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

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

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

a social unit living together

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

conducive to good health of body or mind

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

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

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

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

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.

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

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

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

From this reading These the expatriated family had learned to love.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

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

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

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

From this reading He was apt at all the minor rural accomplishments—could ride the unbroken colts, which their own stud now produced, and was well acquainted with the ways and wanderings of outlying cattle.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Autumn and winter passed in the ordinary succession of regular duties and peaceful employments, now become easy and habitual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The departure of the old stock-rider was felt as a temporary inconvenience, but the brothers with Dick Evans’s aid and counsel felt themselves qualified to supply his place, and decided not to employ a successor.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Guy, indeed, had grown into a stalwart youngster, taller and broader than his elder brother; so much had the pure air, the healthful bush life, the regular exercise and occasional labour demanded by the station exigencies done for his development.