adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
chirruped
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From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
cricketsnounUS /ˈkrɪkəts/
plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
croaked
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From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
Dot's
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From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
kookooburras
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
magpiesnounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪz/
plural of “magpie” — long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
others
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From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
peeweet
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From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
plovernounUS /ˈplʌvər/
any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
poppedverbUS /pɑːpt/
inflected form of “pop” — bulge outward
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
RichadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
rollickingadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
given to merry frolicking
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
SweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
wagtailnoun
Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading The fourth day of Dot's wanderings in the Bush dawned brightly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every now and then came the shriek of the plover, or the shrill cry of the peeweet; and gayer and more lively than all others was the merry clattering of the big bush wagtail in the distance.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sweet odours from the aromatic bush filled the air, and every living creature made what noise it could, to show its joy in being happy and free in the beautiful Bush.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
woodman's
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From this reading Rich and gurgling came the note of the magpies, the jovial kookooburras saluted the sun with rollicking laughter, the crickets chirruped, frogs croaked in chorus, or solemnly "popped" in deep vibrating tones, like the ring of a woodman's axe.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sun arose in a sky all gorgeous in gold and crimson, and flashed upon a world glittering with dewy freshness.
