used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
AustralnounUS /ˈɔːstrəl/
the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
confined by bonds
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
give encouragement to
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
clothing in general
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
command with authority
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
full-rigged
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From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
the act of departing
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
engage in
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
Moreton
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From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
necessaries
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From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
not any; not one
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
try to get or reach
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
transport commercially
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
in the near future
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
express in speech
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
Tim
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From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A day later on, Mat was summoned to speak to the captain, who, until then, had not had time to read the letter from Burns, which Mat had sent into his cabin upon first coming on board.
which person or people
From this reading Thus it was that both brothers joined the full-rigged ship _Young Austral_, bound for Moreton Bay direct, joining a band of sturdy Britons who were going to seek their fortunes in the new colony.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Though Tim started against his will, he very soon _did_ “make the best of it,” seeing that there was no present hope of returning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mat, too, helped to cheer him, telling him that the voyage would do him good, and buying him clothes and a few necessaries from those emigrants who had any to part with.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Life on board the _Young Austral_—The wreck—A swim for life—Safe ashore.
