used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
the state of being absent
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
in actual fact
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
a person who is in charge
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
Dromoora
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From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
communicated in words
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
how
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From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
immediately past
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
the force of workers available
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
on one occasion
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
overlanding
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From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
pack-horses
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From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
Terebare
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From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
male cat
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
being of use or service
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
Waigonda
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From this reading Our hero visits the old Waigonda country once more—The overlanding—The Golden Gully—The last sight of Dromoora.
Waigondas
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From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
(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 Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
a Caucasian
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading So they started—a party of six—for two of the station blacks joined the little band; these were partly to aid in looking after two extra pack-horses, which were laden with useful and handsome articles destined for the Waigondas, and chosen by the chief and his wife.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Tom had often expressed a wish to accompany him, whenever he made up his mind to go, and Mat gladly accepted his offer now that he was actually organizing the little expedition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our hero, having seen his twin brother comfortably off, and well provided for by the liberality of the squire, decided to start at once with Dromoora and Terebare to the northern wild country, the land of the Waigonda tribe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The squire said that he would get an extra hand or two to help him during the absence of “his boys,” and remarked how glad he was that there were at least _two_ white men for such a long “overlanding.”
