used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
BATHURST
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From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
greatly pleased
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
Deputy-Surveyor
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From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
the act of discovering something
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
to come or go into
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
EVANS'SnounUS /ˈevənzɪz/
possessive form of “evans” — United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
the head of a state government
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
LACHLAN
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From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
MACQUARIE
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From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His name occupies an honourable place in our early annals.
PLAINSnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
RIVERSnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
SURVEYORnounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURVEYOR EVANS'S DISCOVERY OF THE LACHLAN AND MACQUARIE RIVERS AND THE BATHURST PLAINS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
precisely as stated
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new and very capable man was now ready to enter the field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
which person or people
From this reading This was Mr. George W. Evans, who at that time filled the office of Deputy-Surveyor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Delighted with the success which had rewarded the Blue Mountain enterprise, Governor Macquarie took prompt action in following up this conquest over nature's barrier.
