Chapter VI

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

terminate

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

cook under a broiler

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE MYALLS.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

excessively quick

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

become covered with mist

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

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

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE MYALLS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

with speed

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

refrain from harming

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

avoiding waste

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE MYALLS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

precisely as stated

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.

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

From this reading The morning was bright, and the dew-drops that covered the short spare grass or hung on the leaves of the stunted bushes that grew amongst the rocks gleamed like diamonds as they trembled in the crisp morning air.

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

From this reading They were ready to break camp almost before the light mist had been melted by the first rays of the sun.

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

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

a Caucasian

From this reading George shot a white cockatoo, of which they made a hasty broil, and Murri caught a little mottled snake amongst the stones, which he quickly cooked and ate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT WITH THE MYALLS.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The little party made a very sparing breakfast that morning, as Alec said they would have to place themselves on half rations of flour, and trust to their guns and Murri's hunting for the rest of their food.