Chapter XI

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

(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 Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

without civilizing influences

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

plural of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

contemptuous laughter

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

set up or found

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

-ing form of “grimace” — contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

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

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

free from harm or evil

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

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

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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 ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

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From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

liable to be erroneous or misleading

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

the act of using

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

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

From this reading A council of the people was held on the _marae_, and the killing of Kane was narrated in minutest and barbaric detail.

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

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

at the time that

From this reading When Bent returned to the "Bird's-Beak" stockade he found himself in a position of extreme peril.

a Caucasian

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

which person or people

From this reading Then several Hauhaus rose in turn and demanded the death of "Ringiringi," on the principle that all _pakehas_ were unreliable, and that it was a foolish policy to keep one in the camp who might sooner or later betray them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ADVENTURES AT TE NGUTU-O-TE-MANU In the midst of dangers--Bent stalked by Hauhaus--Old Jacob to the rescue--"Come on if you dare!"--The white man's new Maori name--Government forces attack and burn Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu--A new use for hand-grenades.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Hauhaus, excited by the news of Kane's treachery and summary execution, were fiercely hostile in demeanour, and some of the young bloods came dancing about the white man, as he walked into the village, with menacing shouts, emphasised by savage thigh-slapping, _pukana_-ing, and grimacing with out-thrust tongue and rolling eyes, and similar demonstrations of derision and hatred.