1840
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From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
brought into existence
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
botanicalnounUS /bəˈtænɪkəl/
a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
botanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
BrisbanenounUS /ˈbrɪzbeɪn/
capital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
ESSINGTON
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From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
EXPEDITIONSnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
Leichhardt
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From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
LEICHHARDT'S
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From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
Ludwig
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From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
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 He commenced his career in Sydney as a lecturer on botany, his favourite science, and became immediately popular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONS TO PORT ESSINGTON AND INTO THE INTERIOR.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
in or at the place that
From this reading Naturally fond of travel, and being eager for enterprise, Leichhardt took to the bush, where he earned his fame and lost his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His first essays in exploration were made in the country lying between Brisbane and Wide Bay, which he traversed specially in the interests of botanical and geological science.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt, who was born in Germany and educated in France, came to Australia in the year 1840.
