Chapter XIV

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

the state of being absent

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

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

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

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 FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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 FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

divisible by two

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Frank was the first to reply.

British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank was the first to reply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

of great significance or value

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

small in range or scope

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

and nothing more

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Frank was the first to reply.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

being five more than seventy

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

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 FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

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

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

in the direction of

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

put to use

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

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

From this reading The distance from Sydney is about seventy-five miles, and consequently the voyage was of only a few hours' duration; even this limited time was utilized by a conversation about the political divisions of Australia and the relations between the colonies.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading FROM SYDNEY TO BRISBANE.--POLITICAL DIVISIONS OF AUSTRALIA.--ORDER IN WHICH THE COLONIES WERE FOUNDED.--EXPLORATIONS AND THEIR EXTENT.--DOCTOR BASS AND CAPTAIN FLINDERS.--ABSENCE OF WATER IN THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.--A COUNTRY OF STRANGE CHARACTERISTICS.--NATURE'S REVERSES.--HOW THE COLONIES ARE GOVERNED.--RELIGION AND EDUCATION.--JEALOUSY OF THE COLONIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER.--NEWCASTLE AND ITS COAL.--RAILWAY TRAVELLING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--TENTERFIELD AND STANTHORPE.--COBB'S COACHES.--AUSTRALIAN SCENERY.--THE EUCALYPTUS, OR GUM-TREE.--THE TALLEST TREES IN THE WORLD.--SILVER STEMS AND MALLEE SCRUB.--BRISBANE.--RELICS OF THE CONVICT SYSTEM.--QUEEN STREET AND THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A coasting steamer carried Doctor Bronson and his young companions to Newcastle, a town which resembles the English one of the same name in being an important centre of the coal-trade.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading The conversation began with a question from Doctor Bronson as to what the youths had learned on the subject since their arrival at Sydney or on the voyage from New Zealand.