Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

(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 All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

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

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

third-person singular of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

set up or found

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

in a greedy manner

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

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

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

lack of attention

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

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

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

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

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

something you have to do

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

and nothing more

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

invade in great numbers

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

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

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

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

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

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

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

under normal conditions

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading All the natives, Rutherford states, are overrun with vermin, which lodge not only in their heads, but in their mats.

precisely as stated

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

at the time that

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

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

From this reading He mentions particularly their extreme inattention to personal cleanliness, a circumstance which very much surprised Nicholas, as it seemed to present an unaccountable contrast to the neatness and order which were usually to be found both in their plantations and huts.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Sometimes two or three will be catching them at the same mat."

in the company of; together with

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Their way of destroying them in their mats," he adds, "is by making a fire, on which, having thrown a quantity of green bushes, they spread the mat over the whole, when the steam from the leaves compels the vermin to retreat to the surface: these the women are very active in catching on such occasions with both hands, and devouring greedily.

plural of “zealander” — a native or inhabitant of Zealand

From this reading With regard to many of the other habits of the New Zealanders, Rutherford in general corroborates the testimony of other travellers.