used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
bushranger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/
third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
set up or found
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
go away from a place
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
Pahi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
shelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
SPORTSnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _SPORTS._ A grand opportunity for an energetic bushranger might be found on the Pahi regatta and sports day, generally held in January.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Then every one, masters, mistresses, children, and servants turn out, and leave houses and their contents to look after themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
under normal conditions
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Our punt usually conveys us to the scene of gaiety, distant about four miles by water, though over twelve by land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is one of the chief events we look forward to in our uneventful lives up here, and a most sociable and enjoyable day is always spent, for every one seems light-hearted and happy on a Pahi sports day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
which person or people
From this reading Luncheon parties are given on board cutters, owned by neighbouring settlers, and moored so as to command a good view of the races; picnic parties are held on the bright shelly beach, while the settlers who live in the township itself keep open house.
