4,000
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From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
61
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From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
(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 After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
apportioningnounUS /əˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
bethought
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From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
make calm or still
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
else
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From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
embalmedverbUS /emˈbɑːmd/
past form of “embalm” — preserve a dead body
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
Kailiokalauokekoa's
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From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
KauainounUS /ˈkaʊaɪ/
an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
Kekalukaluokewa
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From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
Kekalukaluokewa's
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From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
Laieikawai
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From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
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 In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
engage in
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
portioned
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From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading After apportioning the land and setting up his court, Kekalukaluokewa bethought him of his friend's charge concerning Laieikawai.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading In the month called "the first twin," when the sea was calm, they left Kauai and came to Hawaii.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After Kailiokalauokekoa's death, the chief's house and all things else became Kekalukaluokewa's, and he portioned out the land[61] and set up his court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
at the time that
From this reading When the chief's command was carried out, the chief took two favorites, a suitable retinue of chiefs, and all the embalmed bodies of his ancestors.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then he commanded his counsellor to make ready 4,000 canoes for the journey to Hawaii after a wife, according to the custom of a chief.
