Chapter XIX

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

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

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It attracted no particular attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It attracted no particular attention.

for the reason that

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

moving at very high speed

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

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

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

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

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It attracted no particular attention.

immediately past

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

in the recent past

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

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From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

not any; not one

From this reading It attracted no particular attention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

on one occasion

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It attracted no particular attention.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

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

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

move hurridly

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

not in physical motion

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

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

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

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

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

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

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading THE WELSHMAN READS HIS LAST CHAPTER IN THE OLD WELSH BIBLE.

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

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.

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

From this reading In a small blind gully, rejoicing in the name of Breakneck, to which there had once been a slight rush, but which was now almost deserted, there still remained a solitary tent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Breakneck Gully had been so named because, to get to it, one had to descend a range of precipitous hills, with here and there dense clumps of bush and timber, leading into treacherous hollows.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading It was not unusual for diggers to put up their tents in out-of-the-way places, some distance from the claims they were working; and no comment was caused by the circumstance that but very lately this tent had been sold for a trifle to new-comers.