Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

(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 The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

command with authority

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

provide as food

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

a boy or man

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

set up or found

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

provided with artificial light

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

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

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

a state in northeastern Australia

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

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

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

carry out

From this reading Then he added that they had better take the saddles off the horses, short-hobble them, and let them feed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

in the direction of

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

someone who tracks down game

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

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

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading “Them fellow myall have gone into water, boss, and walk along up,” he said placidly, as he took out his pipe, filled and lit it.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.

at the time that

From this reading Never for one instant did Grainger think of questioning the judgment of his tried and trusted blackboy, when, as they came to the stream, he jumped off his horse and motioned to his master to do the same.

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

From this reading They led in an almost direct line towards the grim mountain range for about seventeen miles, and then were lost at a rapidly-flowing, rocky-bottomed stream--a tributary of that on which Grainger's camp had been made.

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

From this reading The tracks of the abductors of Sheila were easily discernible to the practised eyes of Jacky--than whom a better tracker was not to be found in North Queensland.