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From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
30
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From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These strokes were known by name.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
coinedverbUS /kɔɪnd/
past form of “coin” — make up
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
CompareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
Haleole's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
inconsistenciesnounUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnsɪstensiz/
plural of “inconsistency” — the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
Kaméhaméha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
KauainounUS /ˈkaʊaɪ/
an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
Kawelo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading These strokes were known by name.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
take in marriage
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These strokes were known by name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
and nothing more
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
pelehu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
pukolu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
get by special effort
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These strokes were known by name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
wahieloa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
look attentively
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
wati
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These strokes were known by name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 29: Shaking hands was of foreign introduction and marks one of the several inconsistencies in Haleole's local coloring, of which "the deeds of Venus" is the most glaring.
which person or people
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
belonging to which person
From this reading [Footnote 30: Famous Hawaiian boxing teachers kept master strokes in reserve for the pupils, upon whose success depended their own reputation.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Compare Kawelo, who before setting out to recapture Kauai sends his wife to secure from his father-in-law the stroke called _wahieloa_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He not only uses such foreign coined words as _wati_, "watch," and _mare_, "marry," but terms which are late Hawaiian, such as the triple canoe, _pukolu_, and provision boat, _pelehu_, said to have been introduced in the reign of Kaméhaméha I.]
