Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

(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 The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

a female human offspring

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

true confidential information

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

set up or found

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

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

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

longing to return home

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a longing to return home

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

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From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

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

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

go away from a place

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

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

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

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

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

people who are wounded

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

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

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

beyond or across the sea

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

a state in northeastern Australia

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

with speed

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

not often

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Gradually, as the Lintons realized the full extent of the homesickness of the lads from overseas, Homewood became more and more Australian in details.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

make steady

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

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

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

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

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

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

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

exhausted

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

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

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.

which person or people

From this reading The boys’ regiment sent them many a wearied officer, too fagged in mind and body to enjoy his leave: the hospitals kept up a constant supply of convalescent and maimed patients; and there was a steady stream of Australians of all ranks, who came, homesick for their own land, and found a little corner of it planted in the heart of Surrey.

to a great degree

From this reading As the place became more widely known they had rarely an empty room.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading OF LABOUR AND PROMOTION The months went by quickly enough, as David Linton and his daughter settled down to their work at the Home for Tired People.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Pictures from every State appeared on the walls: aboriginal weapons and curiosities, woven grass mats from the natives of Queensland, Australian books and magazines and papers—all were scattered about the house.