Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

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

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

give encouragement to

From this reading And why should they not cheer?

the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

being one more than seven

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

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

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

any plant of the genus Hibiscus

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

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

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

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

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

in a softened tone

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

in an insistent manner

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

a speech defect that involves pronouncing “s” like voiceless “th” and “z” like voiced “th”

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And why should they not cheer?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And why should they not cheer?

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

creating thread

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he nodded gravely to the Pago Pago captain opposite, and each leaned forward and laid a honey-hearted hibiscus blossom in the palm of his outstretched hand.

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

From this reading And why should they not cheer?

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

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

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

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

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

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

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

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

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

which person or people

From this reading SAMOAN CRICKET: FAUGA-SA V. PAGO PAGO The captain of Fauga-sa drank deep from his _epu_ of _kava_, tossed the heel-taps over his shoulder as etiquette required, and sent the shining coconut cup spinning back across the mat to the feet of the _taupo_, who, in festal regalia of dancing skirt and _tuiga_, presided at the kava bowl.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading And why should they not cheer?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Suddenly the buzzing ceased, and with a great shout of triumph the Fauga-sa captain sprang to his feet and waved a hand from the doorway, on which action his shout was immediately taken up by the other eight and sixty members of his team, who fairly set the hillsides ringing with their ululating cries.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Instantly every voice within and without the council house was hushed, and in the waiting silence the buzzing of a huge blue-bottle fly sounded insistently above the lap of the wavelets on the beach and the lisp of the leaves of the palms.