Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

in addition

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

achieved or reached

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

plural of “chant” — a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

involving competition or competitiveness

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

the act of consuming food

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

to come or go into

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

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 Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a social unit living together

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the force of workers available

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

something you have to do

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “oven” — kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

apart from others

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

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 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading [Footnote 48: The place of surf riding in Hawaiian song and story reflects its popularity as a sport.

the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

a practical method or art applied to some particular task

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The food also must be cooked in two separate ovens and prepared separately in different food vessels.]

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

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From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

in or at the place that

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading [Footnote 47: A strict taboo between man and woman forbade eating together on ordinary occasions.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Such were the taboo restrictions that a well-regulated, household must set up at least six separate houses: a temple for the household gods, _heiau_; an eating house for the men, _hale mua_, which was taboo to the women; and four houses especially for the women--the living house, _hale noa_, which the husband might enter; the eating house, _hale aina_; the house of retirement at certain periods, which was taboo for the husband, _hale pea_; and the _kua_, where she beat out tapa.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It inspires chants to charm the sea into good surfing--an end also attained by lashing the water with the convolvulus vine of the sea beach; forms the background for many an amorous or competitive adventure; and leaves a number of words in the language descriptive of the surfing technique or of the surf itself at particular localities famous for the sport, as, for example, the "Makaiwa crest" in Moikeha's chant, or the "Huia" of this story.