Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

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From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

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From this reading I'm all for walking,--if it ain't beneath you.'

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

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

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

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From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading I'm all for walking,--if it ain't beneath you.'

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

every person

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

the act of departing

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

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

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

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

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

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From this reading I'm all for walking,--if it ain't beneath you.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I'm all for walking,--if it ain't beneath you.'

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

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

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From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

absolutely essential

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

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From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

select carefully from a group

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

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From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

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

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

have in common

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

valuable goods

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

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

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

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

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

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

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading I'm all for walking,--if it ain't beneath you.'

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

From this reading Ahalala It was all settled that night, and some necessary purchases made.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They declared themselves quite ready to walk, and under Mick's guidance they went out and bought two large red blankets and two pannikins.

at the time that

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ahalala was twenty-three miles from Nobble, and a coach had been established through the bush for the benefit of miners going to the diggings;--but Mick was of opinion that miners ought to walk, with their swag on their backs, when the distance was not more than forty miles.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

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From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading 'You look so foolish getting out of one of them rattletrap coaches,' he said, 'and everybody axing whether you're going to pick for yourself or buy a share in a claim.