used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
bushmannounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading 'My mate,' of course, was myself.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
eddication
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From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
at any time
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading 'My mate,' of course, was myself.
mate's
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From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading 'My mate,' of course, was myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'My mate,' of course, was myself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
by chance
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I agreed in all sincerity, and so the matter was decided.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Ted positively insisted on being allowed to stay one further week with us, without pay, in order, he said, 'to finish my mate's eddication as a bushman.'
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But we had learned something of Australian ways by this time; and if my father's eyebrows may have risen ever so slightly at that word 'mate,' I was frankly pleased and flattered by it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the Old World such freedom of speech would perhaps indicate disrespect, and would almost certainly be resented as such.
