Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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 THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

carefully weighed

From this reading Frank considered the flies and other creeping and winged things a great drawback to existence in that region.

gotten under control

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a special loved one

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading Frank considered the flies and other creeping and winged things a great drawback to existence in that region.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

divisible by two

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Frank considered the flies and other creeping and winged things a great drawback to existence in that region.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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

From this reading Frank considered the flies and other creeping and winged things a great drawback to existence in that region.

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

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

the act of departing

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

plural of “marsupial” — mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a state in northeastern Australia

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

move hurridly

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

hunt or shoot snipe

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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 PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

in complete agreement

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

to or in the interior of a country or region

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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 THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

accept gladly

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

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

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

which person or people

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

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From this reading THE PLAGUE OF FLIES IN AUSTRALIA.--OTHER CREEPING AND FLYING THINGS.--LAUGHING-JACKASSES, BOWER-BIRDS, LYRE-BIRDS, PARROTS, ETC.--TRICKS OF THE LYRE-BIRD.--ORIGIN OF THE BOWER-BIRD'S NAME.--BLACK SWANS AND WILD-DUCKS.--SNIPE, QUAIL, AND OTHER BIRDS.--AUSTRALIAN RIVERS AND THEIR PECULIARITIES.--RETURN TO THE COAST.--GYMPIE AND THE GOLD-MINES OF QUEENSLAND.--AN AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH.--DOWN THE COAST TO SYDNEY.--THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: ITS EXTENT AND PECULIARITIES.--SPORT IN NORTHERN QUEENSLAND.--GOING UP-COUNTRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.--A KANGAROO HUNT.--DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUNT AND A DRIVE.--AUSTRALIAN MARSUPIALS.--SHOOTING WILD HORSES.--KILLING AN "OLD MAN" KANGAROO.--DINGOES.--STORIES OF KANGAROO HUNTS.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading Frank considered the flies and other creeping and winged things a great drawback to existence in that region.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several days were passed agreeably in the pastoral and agricultural region of the Darling Downs, and our friends were overwhelmed with invitations from the hospitable squatters who inhabit that region.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Wherever they went they were comfortably lodged and well cared for, and they were unanimous in declaring that the world contained many worse places than the Darling Downs, even among those that were classed as highly attractive.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Fred said the invitations would have enabled them to spend a year there, and even then he was confident their welcome would not be worn out.