used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
in addition
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
cauldronnounUS /ˈkɑːldrən/
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
recognizable; marked
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
don't
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From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
MaorinounUS /ˈmaʊri/
an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
Massinger
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From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
a particular point in time
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
and nothing more
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
Rotomahana
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From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
StrollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
Taupo
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From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
Waiotapu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a council of war, it was finally decided to remain in the valley for the rest of the day, making for Taupo and Rotomahana on the morrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strolling back to camp, his movements were quickened by observing that the rest of the party had finished the morning meal, and were only awaiting his arrival to commence the first day's sight-seeing.
in or at the place that
From this reading The same sorts of pools are on view; you have also the feeling of being on the lid of a boiling cauldron, and can realize most of the sensations belonging to a place where you may be boiled alive or burnt to death at any moment."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In this valley of Waiotapu," said Warwick, "you have a good idea, on a small scale, of Rotomahana and the terraces.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading "A romantic ending," replied Massinger; "but I don't wish to end my New Zealand career in such a strictly Maori fashion.
