used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD STRATAGEM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD STRATAGEM.
put or send forth
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
desecratedadjectiveUS /dezəˈkreɪtɪd/
treated with disrespect and contempt
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
fro
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From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
FuriousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
MaorisnounUS /ˈmeɪərɪs/
plural of “maori” — an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
Maunganamu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
become covered with mist
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
in motion
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
not in physical motion
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading A BOLD STRATAGEM.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
Taupo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading Furious cries saluted the appearance of the Europeans as they issued from the desecrated tomb.
in the direction of
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
migratory
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Each cast a longing glance towards the surrounding mountains, the deep valleys, still veiled in mist, and the surface of Lake Taupo, gently rippling beneath the morning wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rising sun awakened with his first rays the sleepers on the Maunganamu.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Maoris for some time had been moving to and fro at the foot of the peak without wandering from their post of observation.
