used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
Fergus
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From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
the act of departing
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
McDonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
cut with a saw
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It is the largest squatter station anywhere about here, and it is as handsome as any noble estate at home."
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
carry out
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are to take a drive this afternoon," said Mrs. McDonald one morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went about the city interested in each and everything they saw, for they were bright little children, full of spirits to the brim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DRIVE A FEW days' rest made the travellers as good as new and Fergus and Jean were ready for any kind of an adventure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
Wuurna-wee-weetch
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From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Uncle Angus is going to show you Wuurna-wee-weetch, which means 'home of the swallow.'
