Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

state categorically

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

large wading bird that resembles a curlew; has a long slightly upturned bill

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

in a judicious manner

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

a particular point in time

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

disregarded

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

not any; not one

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

above and across; more than

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

the quality of being lax and neglectful

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

recurring again and again

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

possessive form of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

not having inhabitants; not lived in

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

not necessary

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading Before one surveyor's pegs have had time to commence to decay, and the lines cut, become grown up with tea-tree scrub, a new survey is ordered, new pegs are put in, and lines fresh cut.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

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

From this reading One of the most efficient surveyors on the Government staff, Mr. J----, was with his party, at this time encamped on the outskirts of Matakohe, and he and his assistant, Mr. de C----, called on me, and an acquaintance sprang up which greatly helped to lessen the dulness of our country life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I am told that the cost of these repeated surveys sometimes exceeds the value of the land surveyed, and without for a moment supposing that they are unnecessary or useless, one cannot help thinking that the money spent in resurveying outlying and comparatively uninhabited districts, would be more judiciously expended in making good roads in those places that are already settled.

a late time of life

From this reading There have been two surveys at Matakohe over the same ground--or at any rate in a great measure over the same ground--during the four years I have lived there.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading _GODWIT SHOOTING._ Whatever accusations of remissness and lack of zeal and energy may be brought against the New Zealand Government, no one can assert with any degree of truth, that the surveys of this part of the country are neglected by them.