adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
ailmentsnounUS /ˈeɪlmənts/
plural of “ailment” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
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 As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
Gangoil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
LambingverbUS /ˈlæmɪŋ/
-ing form of “lamb” — give birth to a lamb
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
MEDLICOT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MEDLICOT’S MILL.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading MEDLICOT’S MILL.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
shearingnounUS /ˈʃɪrɪŋ/
removing by cutting off or clipping
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Harry said, they might all now lie in bed for a day or two.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
water-dams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lambing in April and May, washing and shearing in September, October, and November, with the fear of fires and the necessary precautions in December and January, did not leave more than sufficient intervals for looking after the water-dams, making and mending fences, procuring stores, and attending to the ailments of the flocks.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The rain had set aside for the time the necessity for that urgent watchfulness which kept all hands on the station hard at work during the great heat.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There was not, generally, much rest during the year at Gangoil.
