1st
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
24
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
2nd
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From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
420
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
45
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
451
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
871
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
beefwoodnoun
a tropical hardwood tree yielding balata gum and heavy red timber
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
DRIFTverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
gravel-covered
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From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
how
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From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
LagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
latnounUS /lɑːt/
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
mulga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
RIDGESnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
rock-holes
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
SANDnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
sand-ridge
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From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
sand-ridges
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From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
sandhills
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
South-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking into account the country north of lat.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
treelessadjectiveUS /ˈtriːləs/
not wooded
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
undulations
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From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
upgoing
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On June 2nd we crossed the last sand-ridge of the great northern desert, and before us spread the rolling gravel-covered undulations of sand, treeless except for an occasional beefwood or small clump of mulga, rolling away before us like a swelling ocean.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a blessed relief it was after the awful toil of crossing Heaven knows how many sand-ridges day after day!
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAST OF THE RIDGES OF DRIFT SAND On June 1st we left the rock-holes on a South-West course, crossing irregular sandhills with the usual vegetation.
Woodhouse
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From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading 24 degrees 45 minutes only--for though we had a long spell of sand-ridges between the edge of the desert and Woodhouse Lagoon, and again between that point and Lake Wells, yet these were comparatively low and less steep than those further north, and therefore their extent is not included in this reckoning--we traversed 420 miles on the upgoing journey, and 451 miles on the return journey--that is, 871 miles of actual travelling over a desert of sand blown by the wind into parallel ridges of the height and frequency already described.
