Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

later than; following

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

subject to appointment

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

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

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

to an extreme degree

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

capable of reproducing

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

set up or found

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

the act of departing

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

the property of being narrow; having little width

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

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 SIGHTS OF SYDNEY----BOTANY BAY AND PARAMATTA.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

precisely as stated

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.

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

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

at the time that

From this reading At the appointed hour the train rolled into the station at Sydney, and landed the strangers in that ancient city; ancient from an Australian point of view, as it is the oldest settlement on the island continent, but exceedingly modern when compared with London, Paris, and other European capitals.

in or at the place that

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading After leaving the Blue Mountains behind them, our friends were whirled onward through a more fertile country than the one they had traversed on the western slope.

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

From this reading As our friends drove in the direction of the hotel where they intended to stay, they were struck by the narrowness of the streets, which seemed to them very narrow indeed, after the wide streets of Melbourne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they approached Sydney, they found the country dotted with pleasant residences and diversified with fields and forest in a very picturesque way.