1736
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
1795
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
1819
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
Aliiolani
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From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
archipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
brought into existence
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
etc
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
GOWEN
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
Idylls
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From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
Iolani
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From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
Kamehameha
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
the act of departing
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
LOND
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From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
not any; not one
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HERBERT H. GOWEN F.R.G.S., M.R.S.A.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
make square
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
plural of “story” — 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 (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
successorsnounUS /səkˈsesərz/
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hawaiian Idylls of Love and Death BY THE REV.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
unificationnounUS /ˌjuːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
someone who visits
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every visitor to Honolulu finds his way in course of time to the splendid square between the Iolani Palace and the Aliiolani Hale.
which person or people
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words about this notable ruler of a kingdom now no more may not be amiss as introductory to the stories to follow.
worthilyadverb
in a worthy manner; with worthiness
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading (LOND.) _Author of “The Paradise of the Pacific,” etc._ The following stories are concerned mainly with incidents bearing on the career of the first sovereign of the Hawaiian archipelago, Kamehameha I, worthily distinguished from his successors as “Kamehameha the Great,” who, born about the year 1736, achieved the unification of the group in 1795, and died in 1819, leaving behind him no one capable of following in his footsteps.
