drover
A herdsman; a cowboy driving a herd over a long distance.
swagman
Australian slang for an itinerant traveler who picks up odd jobs along the way
bullock
A bull calf.
walkabout
Australian term for a ritualistic walking trip into the bush.
destitute
Poverty-stricken.
woodheap
The stacked collection of wood which has been chopped for kindling.
wondrous
Capable of inspiring awe or astonishment.
throttle
To strangle.
wailed
Having cried out in a disconsolate and sorrowful manner.
eradication
The complete and total extermination of a certain entity.
audacity
A recklessly overconfident display of bravado.
mongrel
Of mixed heritage; a mutt.
heathen
A pagan or anyone who otherwise does not commit to worshiping Christianity.
paddock
A grassland or field for pasturing
brazen
Brash and insolent.
rampage
A brief burst of violent behavior.
chock
To fill up an empty space for the purpose of making it fit.
coin
A slang term for money of any of sort, including paper bills.
shanty
A very crudely constructed hut.
wallowing
Engaging in acts of self-pitying self-interest.
