Chapter XVIII · 242-254

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

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

anew

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

(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 The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

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

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

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

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The descent was much more tedious and laborious.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

having the place or position changed

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

come together

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

a social unit living together

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

set up or found

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

and nothing more

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

plural of “kangaroo” — any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The descent was much more tedious and laborious.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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 The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

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

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

tangled in a dense mass

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The descent was much more tedious and laborious.

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

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The descent was much more tedious and laborious.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

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

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

that is looked for

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading The descent was much more tedious and laborious.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

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

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

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

From this reading The report of the boys decided the movement of the family, and they hastened through the long tunnel to the cheerless glen.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

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

From this reading The strong assisted the weak, and with some difficulty all were brought to the ridge, and looked down with mingled feelings of relief and alarm on the widely-spread, thinly-wooded plains so far below them.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

which person or people

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

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

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Tunnel through the Mountains.--The Chase of the Emu.--An Encounter with the Natives.--The Rescue of Baldabella and her Child.--Making a Bridge.--Canoes Again.--The Fishing of Baldabella.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading They then sought the easiest ascent, that they might escape from these widely-spread mountains, and a herd of kangaroos in the bush, disturbed by strange voices, just then appeared, and bounded up the steep wood at a place which the travellers who followed them found had been selected with a happy instinct, for it was less abrupt and less matted with brush than that which Gerald had ascended.