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From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
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From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
abaftadverb
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
being joined in close association
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
confined by bonds
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
causativeadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzətɪv/
producing an effect
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
for this reason
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
hoo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
hookuiia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
ianounUS /ˈiːə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
iako
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
kua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
Kuinoun
a member of the Dravidian people living in southeastern India
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
outriggernounUS /ˈaʊtrɪɡər/
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
prefixnounUS /ˈpriːfɪks/
an affix that is added in front of the word
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
suffixnounUS /ˈsʌfɪks/
an affix that is added at the end of the word
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The _kua iako_ are the points at which they are bound to the canoe, or rest upon it, aft and abaft of the canoe.]
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The Hawaiian speech expresses much more exactly than our own the delicate distinction between the subject in its active and passive relation to an action, hence the passive is vastly more common.
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Kui_ describes the act of piercing, _hoo_ is the causative prefix, _ia_ the passive particle, which was, in old Hawaiian, commonly attached to the verb as a suffix.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 8: The _iako_ of a canoe are the two arched sticks which hold the outrigger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 9: The verb _hookuiia_ means literally "cause to be pierced" as with a needle or other sharp instrument.
