Chapter XIV

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

From this reading “Hope told a flattering tale.”

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

(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 He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

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From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

deem to be

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

a boy or man

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading “Hope told a flattering tale.”

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

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

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “Hope told a flattering tale.”

impressive in appearance

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

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

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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 “Hope told a flattering tale.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was glad now that he had followed M‘Nab’s advice, and shorn the fat sheep.

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

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

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

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Hope told a flattering tale.”

the upper part of anything

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

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

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.

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

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

at the time that

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

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

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He held up his head as in the old days, when debt and he were strangers, and gave his opinion with imposing decision upon all matters, pastoral, social, and political.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Their wool told up noticeably in the clip, and he trusted that in the coming autumn he should be able to top the market with the first draft of fat sheep from the glorious salt-bush plains which skirted the lonely Bimbalong.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thus endorsed, Jack began to consider himself to be as fine a fellow as the rest of the world was bent upon making him out to be.