used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
ascendsverbUS /əˈsendz/
third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
traveling across
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
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 FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The railway out of Melbourne runs through a picturesque country, as it ascends the slope of the dividing range of mountains in the neighborhood of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY--CROSSING THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
at the time that
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
in or at the place that
From this reading When their visit to the sheep run was concluded, our friends returned to Melbourne, where they spent two or three days, and then proceeded to Sydney.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The water journey is mostly made by night, and consequently they would be deprived of a sight of the picturesque coast which lies between the two cities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two ways were open to them, one by sea, and the other by land; they chose the latter, as it would give them an opportunity to see more of the country than if they went by water.
