Chapter X

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From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

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

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

anew

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

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

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

at another time

From this reading ANON.

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From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

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

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

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

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

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

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

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

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

become covered with mist

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

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From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

throughout a period of time

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

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

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

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From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

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

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

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From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

toward the west

From this reading In the southern corner of the North Island, westward of the Wairarapa plains, there rises a mountain mass, of considerable height and boldness of formation, known as the Tararua Range.

at the time that

From this reading Between times, there are bright days—generally during the passing of a crest of anti-cyclone—when the upper air is gloriously fresh and clear.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading In summer the moisture-laden trade winds from the South Pacific Ocean wrap its 5000-feet summits in grey swirling mist and rain, and in winter the keen blustering squalls from the frozen south clothe its peaks and ridges with snow.

but in spite of that

From this reading ABOVE THE PLAINS “High hills that bathe themselves in rain, And, having bathed, loom yet again, More glorious, o’er the smiling plain.”