used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
BALFOURnounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
BALLOONnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
ETC
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From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
FIJInounUS /ˈfiːdʒi/
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
HUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
JudaismnounUS /ˈdʒuːdeɪɪzəm/
Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
MaorinounUS /ˈmaʊri/
an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
MaorisnounUS /ˈmeɪərɪs/
plural of “maori” — an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
Marire
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From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
PaganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
Pai
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From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
Pakeha
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From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
perversionnounUS /pərˈvɜːrʒən/
a curve that reverses the direction of something
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
SCOTnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading (SCOT.)
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
unusual or striking
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR JAMES BALFOUR PAUL, F.S.A.
STONEWALL'S
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From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
precisely as stated
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the long struggle between Maori and Pakeha dragged to a close, a new interest was given to it by the perversion of numbers of Maoris of various tribes to a singular religion, styled by its founders _Pai Marire_--that is, 'good and peaceful.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was nothing good or peaceful about the new religion, which was a fantastic blend of very elementary Christianity, Judaism and Paganism.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A Story of the Maori Wars AUTHOR OF 'STONEWALL'S SCOUT,' 'THE YELLOW GOD,' 'THE BLUE BALLOON,' 'HUNTED THROUGH FIJI,' ETC.
