152
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From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
49
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From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
50
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From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
Aiwohikupua's
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From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
demigodnoun
a person with great powers and abilities
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
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 The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
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 The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
Hiiaka
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From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
Honi
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From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
humanizedverbUS /ˈhjuːmənaɪzd/
past form of “humanize” — make more humane
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
kupua
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From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
mooverbUS /muː/
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
patched-together
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From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
Pele
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From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
PolynesiannounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
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 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
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 The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
plural of “tale” — 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 The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [Footnote 50: The abrupt entrance of the great _moo_, as of its disappearance later in the story, is evidently due to the humanized and patched-together form in which we get the old romance.
Westervelt's
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From this reading The myths of the coming of the _moo_ to Hawaii in the days of the gods, and of their subjection by Hiiaka, sister of Pele, are recounted in Westervelt's "Legends of Honolulu" and in Emerson's "Pele and Hiiaka."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 49: _Honi_, to kiss, means to "touch" or "smell," and describes the Polynesian embrace, which is performed by rubbing noses.
which person or people
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
belonging to which person
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading The _moo_ is the animal form which the god takes who serves Aiwohikupua's sisters, and represents the helpful beast of Polynesian folk tale, whose appearance is a natural result of the transformation power ascribed to the true demigod, or _kupua_, in the wilder mythical tales.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
in the company of; together with
From this reading Williams (I, 152) describes it as "one smelling the other with a strong sniff."]
