Chapter II

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

only a very short time before

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the act of burning something

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

being joined in close association

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

having the place or position changed

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

plural of “eruption” — the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

set up or found

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

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From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

highest in quality

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

of the present time and place

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

a quantity that is added

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a person afflicted with leprosy

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “leper” — a person afflicted with leprosy

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the literary culture

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

for the most part

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

an island of central Hawaii (between Maui and Oahu)

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

an ancient Prakrit language (derived from Sanskrit) that is the scriptural and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

in a polite manner

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a large beer glass

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

causing extreme terror

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

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

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

having come into contact

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to excursions in the immediate vicinity of Honolulu, a carriage-drive through the principal streets of the town, a visit to the palace and other Government buildings, and two or three calls to present letters of introduction.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.

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

From this reading In their drive about the city Frank and Fred found that Honolulu is a well-built town with narrow streets.

which person or people

From this reading The visit to the palace included an introduction to the King, Kalakaua, who received his visitors politely and devoted a short time to their entertainment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation referred mainly to the United States, and barely touched upon matters connected with the islands.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading IN AND AROUND HONOLULU.--PUBLIC BUILDINGS.--THE THEATRE.--ROAD TO THE PALI.--A MAGNIFICENT VIEW.--VILLAS NEAR THE CITY.--GIRLS ON HORSE-BACK.--TARO-FIELDS.--THE WATER SUPPLY.--MOUNTAIN-PASS.--HAWAIIAN COW-BOYS.--HILO AND THE VOYAGE THITHER.--APOCHRYPHAL STORIES ABOUT THE RAIN.--SURF-SWIMMING.--THE GREAT VOLCANO OF KILAUEA.--OVER THE LAVA-FIELDS.--DIFFICULT ROADS.--THE VOLCANO HOUSE.--A DISTURBED NIGHT.--BURNING LAKES.--SIGHT-SEEING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.--TERRIFYING SCENES.--KILAUEA AND MAUNA LOA.--THE GREATEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD.--HISTORIC ERUPTIONS.--CRATER OF HALEAKALA.--SUGAR CULTURE IN HAWAII, ITS EXTENT AND INCREASE.--OTHER INDUSTRIES.--RETURNING BY SCHOONER TO HONOLULU.--LEPER ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.--A DAY AMONG THE LEPERS.