Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

later than; following

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

(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 Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

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

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

being joined in close association

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

a social unit living together

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

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

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

immediately past

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

come together

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the force of workers available

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

not any; not one

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

on one occasion

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

asked for

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

in or at or to some place

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

in the near future

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

lacking fresh air

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

carry out

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

an Australian state on the island of Tasmania

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

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

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

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

From this reading Back in the old Forest—Jumper’s last home—Return of our hero and heroine for good and all to Bulinda Creek—Conclusion and farewell.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I ’ate the Bush, and should be glad of a change to Tasmania or somewhere; it would do Annie good too to be right away from the station.”

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

precisely as stated

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

at the time that

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Two days after our hero and heroine had plighted their troth in the little arbour, Mat, with Annie by his side, requested the whole of the family to meet them on the verandah; and when they were assembled, he told them of his wish—and Annie’s—to be married in the old country, in his forest home, so that he might once more see the land of his birth, before settling for good in Australia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Addressing her husband upon the subject, some weeks previously, she said,— “It’s no good, Bell, I did ’ope she would take to some one of those young men with a ’andle to their names; _they_ are ready enough to come forward; but though she is pleasant and gay enough with them all, it’s very soon, ‘Mother, riding at the Creek suits me better than these stuffy rooms;’ and back we have to come to Bulinda.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mrs. Bell had some time before this given up all hopes of her daughter becoming attached to any of the young visitors to Sydney whom she had set her heart upon.