used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
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 Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
Ballarat
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From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
approval
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
else
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From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
divisible by two
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
a boy or man
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
Growlers
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From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
engage in
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
not divisible by two
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
Polwarth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
express in words
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
in a serious manner
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
have in common
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
SinbadnounUS /ˈsɪnbæd/
in the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
plural of “tale” — 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 Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
Trevanion
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From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So imposing was it that Lance seriously thought of selling his share in the claim to his mate, even if he lost a thousand or two by it.
unfurnishedadjective
not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack Polwarth was a good fellow, and what, indeed, did a little money matter any more than an odd handful of precious stones to Sinbad in the valley of diamonds?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Following closely upon this little episode, a fresh discovery in Number Six demonstrated to Lance Trevanion that whatever else was raw, unfurnished, and disagreeable in Australia, the colony of Victoria generally, and Growlers' Gully, in the district of Ballarat, particularly, were the easiest places to make fortunes in, out of a book of fairy tales.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He would be at home with his friends in, say, half a year.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Each week the yield of the claim grew richer, the balance at the bank to the credit of Trevanion and party became larger.
