Chapter XV · The Parramatta River

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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From this reading The next day was Bertha’s day off.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She has got a funny taste, certainly!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

set up or found

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a regular customer

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading She has got a funny taste, certainly!

a man of refinement

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She has got a funny taste, certainly!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Well, I never!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Well, I never!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The next day was Bertha’s day off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

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

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

a momentary flash of light

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading She has got a funny taste, certainly!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As though she could not find some one better than that to spark her about!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, I never!

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

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

at the time that

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

which person or people

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RUBY and Florence, of the Golden Bar, were as pleased as a dog who has found a bone when they overheard Bertha promise a middle-aged, benevolent-looking gentleman, who was a casual frequenter of the house, to go out with him the next day in a boat on the Parramatta River.