adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
BitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
bushmennounUS /ˈbʊʃmen/
plural of “bushman” — nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
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 “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
Maluka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
out-bush
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
StockmannounUS /ˈstɑːkmən/
farmer who breed or raises livestock
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
ud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It couldn’t be carried out-bush from camp to camp, and finding us at a loss for an answer, Dan suggested one himself.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
WetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Of course!” he said, as he eyed the furnishings with interest, “it ’ud come in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was out enjoying itself”; and we left it at that.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It came in handy to pack the chain away in while the dog was enjoying itself, for within twenty-four hours we were camped at the Bitter Springs, and two weeks passed before the homestead saw us again.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading For over four months we had wrestled with luck for a house, only to find we had very little use for it for the time being, that is, until next Wet.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading After our experience of “getting hold of Johnny,” Dan called it foolishness to wait for an expert, and the Dandy being away for the remainder of the stores, and the Quiet Stockman having his hands full to overflowing, the Maluka and Dan with that adaptability peculiar to bushmen, set to work themselves at the yard, with fifteen or twenty boys as apprentices.
