used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
cockatoonounUS /ˈkɑːkətuː/
white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
country-folk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
approval
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
take in solid food
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
divisible by two
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
Finn'snounUS /fɪnz/
possessive form of “finn” — a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
kangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
go away from a place
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
not divisible by two
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
select carefully from a group
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
publicans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
express in words
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
storekeepersnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpərz/
plural of “storekeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
precisely as stated
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
WallabynounUS /ˈwɑːləbiː/
any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SUNDAY HUNT Finn's new friends were distinctly an odd couple.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
at the time that
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The type to which Wallaby Bill belonged is not a very rare one in Australia.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was one of those men of whom storekeepers and publicans, and country-folk generally, say that they are nobody's enemies but their own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Bill had been a small farmer, a "cockatoo," at one time, with land of his own; but when he received a cheque for stock or for a crop, it was his wont to leave the farm for days together while he "blew in his cheque" in the township.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After that, he would have to buy flour on credit, eat kangaroo flesh and rabbit--even the despised and accursed rabbit--and his stock would have to live upon what they could pick up for themselves in the bush.
