used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
CRAIG'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
take in solid food
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
a man of refinement
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
KangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
kangaroosnounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuːz/
plural of “kangaroo” — any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
LOG-FIRE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
engage in
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
and nothing more
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
RESOLVEverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is extremely exciting, and never much more dangerous than a ride after the hounds at home in a rough country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
TIGER-SNAKE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every other species of wild animal disappears before man, but kangaroos appear to imagine that human beings were sent into the bush to make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, and that both blades belong to them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading It really does seem little short of murder, however, to surround the animals and slay them wholesale; only, be it remembered, they are extremely hard upon the herbage.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _ROUND THE LOG-FIRE--HURRICANE BILL AND THE TIGER-SNAKE--GENTLEMAN CRAIG'S RESOLVE._ Kangaroo driving or hunting is one of the wild sports of Australia, though I have heard it doubted whether there was any real sport in it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It has been said that a kangaroo will eat as much as two sheep; whether this be true or not, these animals must be kept down, or they will keep the squatter down.
