used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The scene has changed for Harry.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene has changed for Harry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four weeks had passed.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE VICTORIA GOLD MINES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Four weeks had passed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The scene has changed for Harry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene has changed for Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
for more time
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
MINESnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading THE VICTORIA GOLD MINES.
not any; not one
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four weeks had passed.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene has changed for Harry.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading He is no longer living in a first-class city hotel on the fat of the land, but is “roughing it” at the Victoria mines, seventy miles north-west of Melbourne.
make square
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTORIA GOLD MINES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
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 THE VICTORIA GOLD MINES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Four weeks had passed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These diggings were of limited extent, occupying not above a square mile; but this square mile was a scene of extraordinary animation and activity.
