used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
(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 Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
Denis
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From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
Denis's
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From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
diggernounUS /ˈdɪɡər/
a laborer who digs
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
set up or found
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
gum-tree
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From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
and nothing more
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
Moseley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
peggingverbUS /ˈpeɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “peg” — succeed in obtaining a position
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
by chance
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
supposititiousadjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall digger was duly quoted on the possibilities of Black Hill Flat.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its merits as a residential quarter were already obvious.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIRST CLAIM Moseley had amused himself, in the absence of his mates, by pegging out a supposititious claim, twenty-four feet by eighteen, just to let them see what they might expect between them elsewhere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Denis found the pegs almost in the shadow of the blue gum-tree, beneath which they had pitched their tent, and he declared that they could not possibly do better.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was much astonished, and withal as elated as his easy nature would permit, at Denis's decision in the morning.
