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From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
how long something has existed
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
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 _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
in a free manner
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
usually; as a rule
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
a man of refinement
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
coins made of gold
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The two boys were Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, boys of sixteen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
Hemmenway
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From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The two boys were Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, boys of sixteen.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
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From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
MagiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
Pendleton
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From this reading The two boys were Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, boys of sixteen.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
deliver by singing
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The two boys were Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, boys of sixteen.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
dependable
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
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 _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia_ John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., _Publishers_, 3, Pilgrim Street, London, E.C.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
being of use or service
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading The two boys were Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, boys of sixteen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A stout gentleman of middle age and two boys were sitting in the public room of a modest inn in Melbourne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One had come to Australia as assistant to the professor, and had been accustomed to sing one or two popular songs at the magical entertainments which he gave, besides rendering himself generally useful.
which person or people
From this reading The gentleman was known to the public as Professor Hemmenway, who announced himself on the programme of his entertainment as “The Magician of Madagascar,” though he freely confessed to his confidential friends that he had never seen the island of that name.
