AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. B. PATERSON.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
AutumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A. B. PATERSON.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
BeyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
Billabongnoun
a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
creepernoun
any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
grazeverbUS /ɡreɪz/
feed as in a meadow or pasture
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
Jim
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From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
MATESnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
paddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
PATERSONnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading A. B. PATERSON.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
Shorthorns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From his couch he could see the paddock beyond, and here and there the roan hides of some of his Shorthorns.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 MATES The sleepy river murmurs low, And far away one dimly sees, Beyond the stretch of forest trees, Beyond the foothills dusk and dun, The ranges sleeping in the sun.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They did not generally graze there; but Jim had brought some into the paddock the day before, remarking that he was certain his father would recover much more quickly if he could see a bullock now and then.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Autumn was late that year at Billabong, and the orchard trees were still green, though a yellow leaf showed here and there in the Virginia creeper, as David Linton lay on the verandah and looked out over the garden.
