39th
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From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
bracketing
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From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN STURT'S THREE EXPEDITIONS.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
compeernoun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
the act of discovering something
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
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 The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
EXPEDITIONSnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading CAPTAIN STURT'S THREE EXPEDITIONS.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
term of address for a man
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He stands, beyond all question, in the first rank of Australian explorers.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
Sturt
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From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
STURT'S
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From this reading CAPTAIN STURT'S THREE EXPEDITIONS.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
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 The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CAPTAIN STURT'S THREE EXPEDITIONS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next hero that steps to the front is Charles Sturt, captain of the 39th regiment, which was stationed at Sydney in the early days of our history.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The future historian will probably decide the rival claims by bracketing the two names as holding a joint first in Australian exploration.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His single compeer, Sir Thomas Mitchell, was more fortunate in discovery, but it may be doubted whether he excelled Captain Sturt in real capability for this work.
