used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
(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 They were all back again at Gillong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were all back again at Gillong.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were all back again at Gillong.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
blanksnounUS /blæŋks/
plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
Eileen
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From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
apart from; not including
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
Gillong
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From this reading They were all back again at Gillong.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
in the recent past
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
march in a procession
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
attach to a support
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
paddocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
a full supply
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all back again at Gillong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
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 After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all back again at Gillong.
Willie'snounUS /ˈwɪliz/
possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness
From this reading All except Eileen and Frank, for Frank had gone to Sydney early in March, to commence his studies; and they were all glad of Willie’s company, for he filled up to some extent the blanks left by Eileen and Frank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After their splendid holiday they were all glad to be back again, for the ground was covered with a carpet of greenery, and there was plenty of water in the creeks and gullies, and the children raced up and down the banks and shouted for sheer gladness and lightness of heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mollie would mount her horse and canter away across the paddocks, singing as she went, for hadn’t everything gone well lately?
