Chapter IV

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From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

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

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

travel across or pass over

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

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From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

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

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

depressingly dark

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

coins made of gold

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

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

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

of the color of black ink

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

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From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the common people generally

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

a particular point in time

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

in a northern direction

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

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

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the work of a sailor

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

transport commercially

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

toward the south

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

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 Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Southwards, green-black forest and fern-grown gully blazed for a moment ere they paled away in the dusk.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

having come into contact

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading Northwards, the uprising cones of basalt reflected the flames in the sky.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF SUCCESS It was a lovely evening; lovely as evening can be in the isle-strewn, iridescent seas beneath the Southern Cross.

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

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.

during the time that

From this reading Fronting the dreamy horizon, Wari-Kauri, Rangi-Haute, and Rangatira[1] slumbered peacefully in the rosy light, while great Te Wenga's gloomy bosom caught and kept the fire-tipped shafts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun, setting behind the ship which came sailing out of the radiant west, threw his magic mantle over the rolling clouds which lay in inky masses where the ocean touched them in the distant east, filling their hollows with crimson, fringing their pinnacles and battlements with ruddy gold.