used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
AAnoun
a dry form of lava resembling clinkers
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
divisible by two
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
promote over another
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
Hiwa's
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From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
How
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From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
Ku's
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From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
Kukuihaele
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From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
the force of workers available
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
moi
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From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
any competition
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading And how could he be of the sacred race which the gods had sent from heaven to rule men?
estrangement from god
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading How, then, could her claimant to the throne enjoy Ku's favor?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He did not doubt that Hiwa's spirit had appeared in his camp and on the heights of Kukuihaele; but, although it troubled him greatly, he hoped it was a lying spirit.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
wahine
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From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
(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 THE BATTLE AA was brave as well as cruel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Did not the whole nation know that the _moi wahine_ had committed the unpardonable sin and had died from Ku's implacable wrath, which descends from parent to child even unto the third and fourth generation?
