used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTES. a.
AdditionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With Additional Illustrations by Montagu Scott.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading With Additional Illustrations by Montagu Scott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
jackeroos
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From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
MontagunounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuː/
United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
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information about recent and important events
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTES. a.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
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ScrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
station-hands
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From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
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a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading "Billy," a tin pot for making tea in. b.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of these Scraps were originally contributed by the Author to "The Town and Country Journal," "The Illustrated Sydney News," and other Australian newspapers and magazines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Additional Illustrations by Montagu Scott.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young gentlemen getting their "colonial experience" in the bush are called "jackeroos" by the station-hands.
