Chapter IV

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From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

in actual fact

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

(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 HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

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

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

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

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

exhale hard

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

travel across or pass over

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

something used to beautify

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

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From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

the act of departing

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

coins made of gold

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

highest in quality

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

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

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

the state of being honored

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

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

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

march in a procession

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

and nothing more

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

regain or make up for

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

formal and explicit approval

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

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From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading This gave Te Kooti leisure to look around for more devilments, and he determined to strike another blow at the settlements on the east coast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

soldiers collectively

From this reading This being so, the New Zealand Government obtained royal sanction to issue a similar cross, only manufactured out of gold and silver instead of bronze, to be won by the Colonial troops, and this decoration is designated the New Zealand Cross.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

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

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

during the time that

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

people who are wounded

From this reading In March 1869 the great hardships, the bitter weather, the large number of wounded and, above all, the cowardice of our allies, the Arawa tribe, by far the most pampered by Government, and the only New Zealand tribe that can be called cowards, necessitated the Colonial Field Force falling back from the high plateau of Taupo to Fort Galatea to recuperate and refit.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

but in spite of that

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The yarn I am now going to spin you is how Trooper George Hill won his while employed as a scout on the east coast.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading HOW A SCOUT WON THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS Up to the year 1879 the Victoria Cross was not to be won by any officer or man of H.M. Colonial Forces, although one civilian (Cavanagh) had received it during the Indian Mutiny, yet in New Zealand the greatest honour to be won by a Britisher was denied to all but those actually serving in H.M. regular army or navy.