Chapter III

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

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

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

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

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

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

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

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

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

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

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

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

expressing much in few words

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

give a description of

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

every person

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

yet to be or coming

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

a message received and understood

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

for more time

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

absolutely essential

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

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

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

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

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

situated farthest south

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

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

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Everyone knows that New Zealand consists of three islands, situate between the 34th and 47th degrees of south latitude, off the south-east coast of Australia.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

not necessary

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Speaking generally, the highest mountains of New Zealand may be said to run in a north-easterly direction from the southernmost point of the South Island through the whole country, like a vast backbone, to the north-eastern point of the North Island.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Reference to almost any handbook of the colony will furnish every information regarding settlement, population, government, climate, and so on, and I do not propose to dwell longer than is necessary on any general matters of this nature.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It is advisable, however, to describe in as brief and concise a manner as possible the general physical features of a country containing such varieties of scenery and climate, more especially those of the South Island (or Middle Island as it is sometimes called), where the High Alps and their wonderful glaciers are situated.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading INTRODUCTORY _The New Zealand Alps and their glaciers_ It is unnecessary for me in these days of universal education and enlightenment to describe the geographical position of New Zealand, the ‘Britain of the South,’ and the future playground of Australasia.