used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
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 Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
BALLARAT
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From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
permission to do something
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
carefully weighed
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
FIGHTSnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
FRED
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From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
engage in
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
not any; not one
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
and nothing more
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
with speed
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
remonstrant
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From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
ruffians
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From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
express in words
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BULLY OF BALLARAT.--FRED FIGHTS A DUEL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
precisely as stated
From this reading Horse stealing is not regarded as a very serious crime, I regret to say, in Australia.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
which person or people
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mines are overrun with ruffians, who have no fear of law, and can only be kept in awe by courage superior to their own.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There is a certain class of people who make no scruple of borrowing an animal without the owner's consent, and if great objection is made to such a proceeding, a resort to firearms quickly settles the matter, generally to the disadvantage of the remonstrant.
but in spite of that
From this reading Of this we were quickly made acquainted, as we were considered, by the old residents, green, having but recently arrived, and not yet learned the mysteries of Ballarat.
