1.50
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From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
100
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From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
125
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From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
25
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From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
4
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From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
5
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From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
AustralasianounUS /ˌɔːstrəˈleɪʒə/
Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
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 After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
FijinounUS /ˈfiːdʒi/
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
set up or found
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
ten 10s
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
and nothing more
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
SamoanounUS /səˈmoʊə/
a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
shortagenounUS /ˈʃɔːrtədʒ/
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
refrain from harming
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
TasmannounUS /ˈtæzmən/
Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659)
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
TonganounUS /ˈtɑːnɡə/
a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading However, we bought a ticket for the South Sea Islands trip, and took the chance of a shortage.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very enticing trip, taking several weeks, was advertised to Fiji, Samoa, and the Tonga Islands for $125.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
at the time that
From this reading We could spare $100, but feared that the other $25 might result in our being held in Australia at a time when we had promised to be in South Africa.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a four days' sail over the Tasman Sea we reached Sydney, Australia, where, after several weeks' stay, we counted our money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five dollars a day was our basis of expenses, but, as hotel rates had not exceeded $1.50 a day in Australasia, we found ourselves with a surplus of over a hundred dollars, for our expenses had been only $4 a day instead of $5.
