Chapter XVI

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

highly skilled

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

(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 As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

Having no one else present.

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

in addition

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

any thing at all

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

plural of “ban” — a decree that prohibits something

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

to or in any or all places

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

a group of more than 800 islands (100 inhabited) in the southwestern Pacific; larger islands (Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) are of volcanic origin surrounded by coral reefs; smaller islands are coral

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

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

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

an occurrence of something

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

not any; not one

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

something you have to do

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

and nothing more

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

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

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

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

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

having a point

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

having great influence

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

almost; nearly

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

new

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

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

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

the auspicious one; a major divinity in the later Hindu pantheon

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading KAVA AND THE SIVA The principal difference between the dance in Samoa and in the other island groups of the South Pacific is that in the former it is an institution and in the latter--in recent times--an incidental.

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

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

the present time or age

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

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

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

remaining in an original state

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

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

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.

during the time that

From this reading That the missionary alone could never have accomplished this the instance of these islands shows, for while the missionary's influence is no less potent there than in a number of other groups, the dance has survived his active opposition through the fact that the American government has not put its official bans upon it, as have the British in Fiji and the French in the Societies and Marquesas.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The _siva_ is as much a part of Samoan life today as it was in the time of La Perouse and the first missionaries, and as one of the few unaltered survivals of ancient times it is sincerely to be hoped that it will remain so.

the act of creating written works

From this reading As I have pointed out in writing of the dance in Tahiti, it is only on the rarest of occasions that one may see anything approaching the "real" _hula_ in that island, and this is also true of the ancient dances of Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tongas, Fijis and all of the other South Sea islands.

a late time of life

From this reading In years gone by the dance was an integral part of the life of every South Sea people, but through missionary and governmental influence it has practically been killed everywhere but in the Samoas.