used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
the first light of day
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
the act of departing
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
Dickson
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From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
to come or go into
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
coins made of gold
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
temporary military shelter
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
and nothing more
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
not any; not one
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
Omeo
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From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading On the next morning--the one fixed for the departure of the escort for Melbourne--he was heard inquiring from the Barker storekeeper if his gold had been properly labelled and directed.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
Trevanion
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From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he was absent for days together, returning at midnight or dawn, as the case might be.
at the time that
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When it was reported that he had been seen to enter his hut just after dark in company with another man, no one looked upon the circumstance as calling for comment.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Lance Trevanion, dwelling and working by himself, had accustomed the miners around Omeo to his irregular, independent mode of life.
Yorkey
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From this reading He had been at the claim which he had sold to Yorkey Dickson early in the day, and being detained there, discussing the intricacies of a mining dispute, had reached his home after sunset.
