used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
anew
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
Aiwohikupua
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From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
Aiwohikupua's
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From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
set up or found
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
Honolii
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From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
Kahalaomapuana
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From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
Kahalaomapuana's
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From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
immediately past
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
go away from a place
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
held dear
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
the force of workers available
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
select carefully from a group
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
express in speech
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
not in physical motion
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
in a swift manner
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
express in words
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
precisely as stated
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we must leave Aiwohikupua for a little and tell about his sisters, then speak again about Aiwohikupua.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
at the time that
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were still mourning Kahalaomapuana appeared by the cliff; then their sorrow was at an end.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading They crowded about their younger sister, and she told them what had happened to her and why she had returned, as has been told in the chapter before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During this very last song of Kahalaomapuana's, Aiwohikupua's heart filled with love, and he called out for the canoe to back up, but Kahalaomapuana had been left far behind, so swiftly were the men paddling, and by the time the canoe had turned about to pick her up she was not to be found.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading When Aiwohikupua's party forsook his sisters at Honolii and took Kahalaomapuana with them, the girls mourned for love of their younger sister, for they loved Kahalaomapuana better than their parents or their native land.
