used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
anew
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a squatter and as rich as Croesus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
CommandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
Croesusnoun
last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
From this reading He was a squatter and as rich as Croesus.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
ten 10s
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
KangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
Killem
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From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
MarinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
RecruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He was a squatter and as rich as Croesus.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Now and again he looked at his recruiting figures and smiled.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading He was a squatter and as rich as Croesus.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
SYDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Five hundred men in three days," he mused.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
VERSUS
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From this reading MELBOURNE VERSUS SYDNEY Sam Killem, Commanding Officer of the Kangaroo Marines, sat in his Recruiting Office chewing a cigar in the usual Australian style.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not bad for you, Sam; and good stuff at that"--for Sam was a judge of men.
