13,000
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From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
217
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From this reading 217), the fight with the water monster.]
54
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From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
55
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From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
56
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From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
57
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From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
8,000
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From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
DibbleverbUS /ˈdɪbəl/
plant with a wooden hand tool
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
domesnounUS /doʊmz/
plural of “dome” — a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading 217), the fight with the water monster.]
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
ForfeitsnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪts/
plural of “forfeit” — something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
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 [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
an established custom
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
HawaiiansnounUS /həˈwaɪənz/
plural of “hawaiian” — the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
kilu
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From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
Kualii's
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From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
Lepeamoa
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From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading 217), the fight with the water monster.]
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
to a great degree or extent
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
many times at short intervals
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
move upward
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
singsongnoun
a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
SpinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
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 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
ume
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From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
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 217), the fight with the water monster.]
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
Westervelt's
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From this reading [Footnote 54: For the cloud sign compare the story of Kualii's battles and in Westervelt's _Lepeamoa_ (Legends of Honolulu, p.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 57: The games of _kilu_ and _ume_, which furnished the popular evening entertainment of chiefs, were in form much like our "Spin the plate" and "Forfeits."
wintertimenounUS /ˈwɪntərtaɪm/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading [Footnote 56: The three mountain domes of Hawaii rise from 13,000 to 8,000 feet above the sea, and the two highest are in the wintertime often capped with snow.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading 217), the fight with the water monster.]
the words that are spoken
From this reading [Footnote 55: Of Hawaiians at prayer Dibble says: "The people were in the habit of praying every morning to the gods, clapping their hands as they muttered a set form of words in a singsong voice."]
