Chapter VI

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

-ing form of “accrue” — grow by addition

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A glance around revealed the unfamiliar circumstances of his environment.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

in a reflex manner

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

aroused or activated

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

the first light of day

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

the first light of day

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading A glance around revealed the unfamiliar circumstances of his environment.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

set up or found

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance around revealed the unfamiliar circumstances of his environment.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

an established custom

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

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

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

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

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

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From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

absolutely essential

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

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From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

determined

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading A glance around revealed the unfamiliar circumstances of his environment.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like others who have been educated by circumstances to the practice, he found so many advantages accruing from it, that he resolved to continue it.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

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

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

not known or well known

From this reading A glance around revealed the unfamiliar circumstances of his environment.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

morally excellent

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Hence, though a sufficient sleeper in the early watches of the night, he began to be automatically awakened at daybreak.

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

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

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From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

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

From this reading Of the various groups which had constituted the village community on the previous night, by far the greater number were silent, or slumbering in the _whares_.

which person or people

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading The dawn light awoke Massinger, who, since his arrival in New Zealand, had cultivated the virtuous habit of early rising, considering it to be one of the necessary attributes of a hardy colonist.