used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
a quantity of money
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this border the natural bush commenced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading At this border the natural bush commenced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this border the natural bush commenced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
the head of a state government
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
MaorisnounUS /ˈmeɪərɪs/
plural of “maori” — an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading At this border the natural bush commenced.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
partridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
red-legged
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From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
TASMANIAnounUS /ˌtæzˈmeɪniə/
an Australian state on the island of Tasmania
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
Tauranga
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From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this border the natural bush commenced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Some eighteen miles away one reached the border of the King Country, the large tract of land then in the hands of the Maoris.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
Wairoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OFFER FROM THE GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA My life in Tauranga was becoming every day more interesting.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Fishing, both fresh water in the Wairoa, and deep sea, was excellent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Any amount of shooting could be got within easy driving distance from the township--red-legged partridges, rabbits, and any number of pheasants; as a matter of fact, these were looked upon by the farmers as vermin, they were so plentiful, and they did much damage to their grain crops.
