Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to 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 FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

darkened by smoke

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

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

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the act of departing

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

mark as different

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

cause to move by pulling

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

at any time

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

the act of departing

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

temporary military shelter

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

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

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

a small worthless amount

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

set down according to a plan

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

the force of workers available

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

clean or organized

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

hold back within

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

transport commercially

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

carry out

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

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

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

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

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

work hard

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

hard to endure

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

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

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

not buttoned

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

up to a particular time

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

an energetic style

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

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

From this reading It was as hot an afternoon on the banks of the American Fork as ever poor mortals could be subjected to and still retain sufficient vitality to draw their breath.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

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

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

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

From this reading As I was reading the paper, the contents of which interested me, I paid but little attention to my friend, until I suddenly laid it down, and said,-- "Fred, let's go to Australia."

during the time that

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading FIRST THOUGHTS OF GOING TO AUSTRALIA.--DEPARTURE FROM CALIFORNIA.--LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.--ARRIVAL AT WILLIAMS TOWN.--DESCRIPTION OF MELBOURNE.--A CONVICT'S HUT.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading These two men, one of whom was reading a newspaper, while the other was trying to take a _siesta_, were Frederick Button, and his faithful companion, the writer of these adventures, whom we will distinguish by the name of Jack, as it is both familiar and common, and has the merit of being short.

but in spite of that

From this reading Under a small tent, stretched upon their backs, with shirt collars unbuttoned, boots off, and a most languid expression upon their faces, were two men--both of them of good size, with a fair display of muscle, broad-chested, hands hard and blackened with toil, yet not badly formed; for had they been but covered with neat fitting gloves, and at an opera, ladies might have thought they were small.