Chapter XXI

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

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 RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

possessive form of “australia” — 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 RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

highest in quality

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

half of the terrestrial globe

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

ten 10s

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

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

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

any competition

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

move hurridly

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

situated in or oriented toward the south

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

an Australian state on the island of Tasmania

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

of or relating to Tasmania

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

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

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

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

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.

accept gladly

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It's the greatest day in the southern hemisphere," said one of them, "and is to Australia what the Derby Day is to England.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Banks, stores, courts, legislative councils, and all other places of business are closed on that occasion, and the whole population takes a holiday."

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The race for the Melbourne Cup is the sporting sensation of Australia, and it is said that nearly two hundred thousand people assemble to witness it.

be the cause or source of

From this reading THE RACE FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP.--POPULARITY OF HORSE-RACING IN AUSTRALIA.--CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS.--SUMMER RETREATS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS OVERLOOKING MELBOURNE.--"A SOUTHERLY BURSTER."--ITS PECULIARITIES.--RAPID FALL OF THE THERMOMETER.--FLOODING THE STREETS OF MELBOURNE.--CHILDREN DROWNED IN THE GUTTERS.--BALLARAT AND THE GOLD-MINES.--HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN AUSTRALIA.--THE RUSH TO BALLARAT AND BENDIGO.--SANDHURST.--ITS PRESENT APPEARANCE.--REMARKABLE YIELD OF THE BALLARAT MINES.--"THE WELCOME NUGGET."--WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA.--LAKE SCENERY.--AUSTRALIA'S POTATO FIELD.--GIPPSLAND.--FROM MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA.--LAUNCESTON.--A CHAPTER OF TASMANIAN HISTORY.--MEMORIES OF CONVICT DAYS.--CORRA LINN AND OTHER SHOW PLACES.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We're sorry you are not to be here for the Cup Race," was remarked to our friends by half the acquaintances they made in Melbourne.