used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
brought into existence
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
at any time
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
a young female
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
girlishlyadverbUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃli/
like a girl
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
go away from a place
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
not any; not one
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
on one occasion
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
the local environment
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
cut with a saw
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I don’t know about the girlishly emotional parts of the book—I leave that to girl readers to judge; but the descriptions of bush life and scenery came startlingly, painfully real to me, and I know that, as far as they are concerned, the book is true to Australia—the truest I ever read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
at the time that
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Something about the letter, which was written in a strong original hand, attracted me, so I sent for the MS., and one dull afternoon I started to read it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And as I went on I saw that the work was Australian—born of the bush.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A few months before I left Australia I got a letter from the bush signed “Miles Franklin”, saying that the writer had written a novel, but knew nothing of editors and publishers, and asking me to read and advise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hadn’t read three pages when I saw what you will no doubt see at once—that the story had been written by a girl.
