used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
anew
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
(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 "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
ColleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
ConstancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
DaisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
delinquentadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
guilty of a misdeed
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
Deverell
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From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
gold-diggers
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From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
how
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From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
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 Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
Macquarie
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From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
engage in
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
Margaret
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From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
the force of workers available
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
narratornounUS /ˈnereɪtər/
someone who tells a story
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
not any; not one
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
come into possession of
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
select carefully from a group
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
Raine
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
reinstalledverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈstɑːld/
past form of “reinstall” — install again
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
SkirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
stock-keeper
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From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
Susan
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an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
TrapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
TravellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
the act of testing something
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
which person or people
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading At the earnest request of Margaret, the delinquent Davy was pardoned, and reinstalled in his office of stock-keeper; and Mr. Deverell promised to interest himself to obtain the emancipation of Wilkins.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My black allies are of opinion that the men who drove off the cattle will dispose of them to some of those unprincipled dealers who range the interior to pick up such bargains, and who can again sell them for large profits to the Macquarie gold-diggers, who make no inquiries how they were obtained.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Arthur was the narrator, and his long and wonderful story produced much sympathy and astonishment in his friendly hearer.
WondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Travellers' Wonders.--The Detective Force.--A Trap for the Rangers.--The Skirmish and the Victory.--Daisies in Australia.--The Constancy of Susan Raine.--The Trial and Sentence of the Natives.--Peter and his Colleagues.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must enlist you all to join my small force," said Edward Deverell; "for it is my intention to persevere in my attempt to recover my cattle and punish the robbers.
