Chapter XII

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

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

comparative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

(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 They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

put on clothes

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

a social unit living together

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

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

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

engage in

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

social deportment

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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 The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

several time

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

dependable

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

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From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

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

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

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

From this reading The natives, although not tall, are stout and robust in their make, particularly those of the higher rank; their complexion is nut-brown, and they are extremely cleanly in their persons.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They are divided into two great classes: the Erees, or chiefs, and the Cannakamowree, or people.

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

From this reading They are distinguished by great ingenuity in all their arts and manufactures, as well as by a most persevering industry.

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

From this reading The manners and customs of the Sandwich islanders have been repeatedly described by much abler observers; but my long residence has given me opportunities of noticing many things which have escaped others; and to these I shall, as much as possible, confine my remarks.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Account of the natives--Personal appearance--Ranks--Power of the king--Priests--Capital punishments--Mode of detecting theft--Religious belief--Places of worship and ceremonies--Macaheite--Houses--Food--Ava--Spirits distilled from the tee-root--State of the women--Marriages--Dress--Manufactures--Nets and lines--Modes of fishing--Trade--Price of provisions--Amusements--Funeral Rites--Military--Progress in civilization--Account of Tamaahmaah and family.