Chapter I

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

later than; following

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

anew

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

brought into existence

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading STEVE BROWN’S BUNYIP.

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From this reading STEVE BROWN’S BUNYIP.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

possessive form of “corona” — the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

a small inlet

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

at any time

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

apart from; not including

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

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From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

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From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

conformity or harmony

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

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From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

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 There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

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 There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

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From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

something you have to do

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

on one occasion

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

an educational institution

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

transport commercially

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

a male human offspring

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

be standing; be upright

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

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From this reading STEVE BROWN’S BUNYIP.

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 _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Author of “In the Great Deep,” “The Luck of the Native Born,” “A Son of the Sea,” “Red Lion and Blue Star,” “Old and New Sydney,” etc._ _John Sands, Printer, Sydney._ _CONTENTS._ The Shanghai-ing of Peter Barlow 20 ‘Ex Sardanapalus’ 31 ‘Mo-Poke’ 51 Keeping School at ‘Dead Finish’ 60

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading ‘Barton’s Jackaroo’ 208 Told in the ‘Corona’s’ Cabin 229 ‘Dot’s Claim’ 265 A Cape Horn Christmas 277 AGAIN.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading ‘Number One North Rainbow’ 71 The Protection of the ‘Sparrowhawk’ 91 The Duke of Silversheen 105 The Officer in Charge 116 ‘Sojur Jim’ 123 Far Inland Football 136 On the Grand Stand 146 Too Far South 164 The Mission to Dingo Creek 179 Books at Barracaboo 192

at the time that

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There have been occasions when, after long rest as a hulk lying in some land-locked cove, with little of its past history except the name left in people’s memories, that once again the old ship has been brought forth, staunch as ever, to perform, it is hoped, faithful service on the outer seas.