Chapter V

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

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

present in great quantity

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading Agencies were established in the principal towns of the colonies.

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Agencies were established in the principal towns of the colonies.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

carefully weighed

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

social control by dominating

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Agencies were established in the principal towns of the colonies.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

an agenda of things to do

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

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

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

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From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

the force of workers available

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

meat from a mature domestic sheep

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

not any; not one

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

be obedient to

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

and nothing more

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

capable of being obtained

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

plural of “scone” — small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

removing by cutting off or clipping

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

a person serving no apparent function

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Agencies were established in the principal towns of the colonies.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

the act of using

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

(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 One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

of or relating to or derived from wheat

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

at the time that

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where is the rural labourer in Europe similarly provided?

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

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

which person or people

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three principal meals a day, consisting of beef or mutton, good wheaten bread, pudding, vegetables when procurable; three minor repasts of scones and cakes, with tea _ad libitum_; the whole well cooked, of good quality, with no limitation as to quantity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One of the methods which the Pastoralists were compelled to use to defeat the attempted domination of the Shearers' Union was to import free labour: men who were contented to work for high wages and abundant food; to obey those who paid, lodged, and fed them well.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It may here be stated that the fare in shearing time, provided for the shearers, the station hands, and the supernumerary labourers, was such as might well be considered not only sufficing and wholesome, but luxurious, in any other part of the world.