Chapter III · 32-44

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

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

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From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

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

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a female human offspring

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

emanating from God

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

pass by

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

divisible by two

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

a social unit living together

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

in a willing manner

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

look over carefully

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

something that is lost

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

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From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

the force of workers available

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

furnished with people

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

transport commercially

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

in the near future

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

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

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

possessing sweep

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

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

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

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

From this reading Melbourne.--The Squatters.--The Two Convicts.--A Painful Separation.--The _Golden Fairy_.--Ruth's Misfortunes.--A Nocturnal Alarm.--Ruth's Confession.--The Ship on Fire.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Then Deverell had to search for experienced drovers to guide and assist his own men; and finally, he undertook to inquire for the first vessel to Calcutta that could accommodate Mr. Mayburn and his family, as some months must elapse before the disabled _Amoor_ could be prepared to resume the voyage.

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

From this reading It was soon ascertained that the loss must be considerable--a number of sheep and cattle, besides a valuable horse, had been swept into the sea; and all that had been saved were in bad condition; but it was to be hoped a short rest at Melbourne might restore these, and fit them for their long journey into the interior.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

in or at the place that

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

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

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.

a late time of life

From this reading The girls looked out from the windows of the hotel with admiration at the broad and peopled streets, the handsome churches, and the European aspect of a town on the spot which, but a few years before, had been a lonely wilderness; but the pious Mr. Mayburn called them away to unite with him in thanksgiving for this their first experience of the progress of divine and social knowledge, even into the farthest regions of the earth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Weary, distressed, and suffering, the passengers on the _Amoor_ gladly landed on the busy wharf, and were conveyed to Melbourne, where Mr. Mayburn and his daughter, Mrs. Deverell and Emma, were settled in a handsome hotel; but Mr. Deverell and his people, with the young Mayburns, remained at the port to land the cargo and inspect the damage done by the storm.