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From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
Aiwohikupua
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From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
(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 When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
backersnounUS /ˈbækərz/
plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
for the reason that
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
exhale hard
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
Cold-nose
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From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
Cold-nose's
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From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
don't
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From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
made afraid
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
how
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From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
and nothing more
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
cut with a saw
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Now, I advise you to dismiss the contestants and put an end to the game and stop challenging the stranger.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
accept gladly
From this reading So, you go up to the stranger and shake hands,[29] you two, and welcome him, to let the people see that the fight is altogether hushed up."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
at the time that
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When all the players on the boxing field saw how strong Aiwohikupua was to kill the man with just a push;
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading These words roused Cold-nose to hot wrath and he said: "Here! you backers of mine, don't be afraid, don't get frightened because that man of ours was killed by a push from his hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then Cold-nose's backers went to him and said: "Here, Cold-nose, I see pretty plainly now our side will never get the best of it; I am sure that the stranger will beat us, for you see how our man was killed by just a push from his hand; when he gives a real blow the man will fly into bits.
