used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
black-boys
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From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
BrandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
brandingnounUS /ˈbrændɪŋ/
the act of stigmatizing
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
clean-skins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
every person
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
provided with artificial light
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
MicknounUS /mɪk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
middle-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
mobsnounUS /mɑːbz/
plural of “mob” — a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the middle of the day
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
and nothing more
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
quart-pots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
in the near future
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
stockmen
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From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There were one or two trees on the plain, and a suitable one was chosen with a strong bough about five feet from the ground.
tuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
Warragul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Branded Warragul By noon the cattle were in two mobs, clean-skins and branded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A fire was lit, the nine quart-pots put in the blaze, the damper and bag of meat brought out, and soon everybody was munching the hard tucker with a relish which can be gained only by a vigorous life in the open air.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as three of the black-boys had finished, they were sent out to relieve the ones who were watching the cattle, and at the end of the hour's middle-day "camp", everybody was ready for the branding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving the clean-skins in charge of three boys, with instructions to keep them from straying, Mick and the other stockmen drove the branded cattle right away and let them go, and then rode back to camp for dinner.
