Chapter XIV

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From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

completely unclothed

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

the first light of day

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

a notable achievement

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

provided with a floor

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

and nothing more

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

become covered with mist

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

never-ceasing

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

having a sharp point

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

with low volume

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.

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

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

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From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

not returned in kind

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

a period of sleeplessness

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT MOTUROA STOCKADE Kātené's vigil--Attack on the stockade--Major Hunter's death--A Hauhau warrior's desperate feat--Over the palisades--Government forces repulsed--A rear-guard fight--An unanswered prayer--Scenes of terror--Tihirua's burnt-offering--A soldier's body eaten.

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

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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From this reading In this bush watch-tower there stood, at misty dawn on a grey November morning, the Hauhau scout and warrior Kātené Tu-Whakaruru.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

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

From this reading Kātené was cold, and he stamped his bare feet upon the unbarked logs that floored the sentry-box, and he chanted softly to himself a little _waiata_ to Kopu, the morning star, which he had looked for in vain, for a heavy drizzling mist obscured everything.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Just within the stockade of the Moturoa, or Papa-tihakehake _pa_,[10] there was a small, roughly built _taumaihi_, or look-out stage, ten or twelve feet above the ground, high enough to allow a sentinel to see well over the sharp-pointed palisades, and scan the approaches to the fort.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The thin, persistent rain penetrated the blanket that he held closely wrapped about him.