45
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From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
46
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From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
aroused or activated
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
a female human offspring
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
in a free manner
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
shoot down, of birds
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
for this reason
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
Hina
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From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
Kapuaokaoheloai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
Kuaihelani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
lilylike
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From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
engage in
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
ministered
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From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
and nothing more
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
PolynesiannounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
SamoannounUS /səˈmoʊən/
a native or inhabitant of the Samoan Islands
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
express in words
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Samoan accounts say that the chiefs kept tame birds in their houses as pets, which fluttered freely about the rafters.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
tinounUS /tiː/
a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
virginsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
which person or people
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading [Footnote 45: This _ti_-leaf trumpet is constructed from the thin, dry, lilylike leaf of the wild _ti_ much as children make whistles out of grass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It must be recalled that musical instruments were attributed to gods and awakened wonder and awe in Polynesian minds.]
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A stranger unaccustomed to such a sight might find in it something wonderful and hence supernatural.]
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading [Footnote 46: In the story of _Kapuaokaoheloai_ we read that the daughter of the king of Kuaihelani, the younger brother of Hina, has a daughter who lives apart under a sacred taboo, with a bathing pool in which only virgins can safely bathe, and "ministered to by birds."
