used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
(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 Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
frowninglyadverbUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋli/
with a frown; while frowning
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
Hinemoa
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From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
provoking horror
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
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From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
Mokoia
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From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
Ohinemutu
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From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
pah
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From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
express in words
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Mokoia looks peaceful enough now, with scarcely a hundred people on it all told.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
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 "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
Wharepuni
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From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
in or at the place that
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Clouds of steam arose in all directions above them, while the scattered pools exhibited the pervading warmth combined with sulphur fumes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was decided to camp on the border of the lake between the village of Ohinemutu, where the old historic _pah_, with its grim carven giants of the Wharepuni, looks frowningly down upon the little Roman Catholic chapel.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "We are now on historic ground," said Warwick; "for, without counting Hinemoa--there is her island--all manner of legends abound; some of them horrible enough in all conscience, ghastly to a degree," he continued, gazing across the lake.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet what tales those rocks could tell!
