used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But we are anticipating a little.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But we are anticipating a little.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But we are anticipating a little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
Australia'snounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljəz/
possessive form of “australia” — 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 It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MELBOURNE.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
set up or found
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MELBOURNE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But we are anticipating a little.
full of life and energy
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MELBOURNE.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF MELBOURNE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
the local environment
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
without much difficulty
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Melbourne was not so large and populous as at present, but it presented an unusually lively and animated appearance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we are anticipating a little.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will readily be believed that our hero surveyed with eager interest the city which lay before him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was in the height of the gold excitement, and multitudes had flocked thither from all parts of the world, so that representatives of every nationality might be found in the streets of Australia’s capital.
