58
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From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
59
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From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
60
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From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
Aiwohikupua
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From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
without doubt or question
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading The range is said to comprise five notes.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
fishpondnoun
a freshwater pond with fish
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The range is said to comprise five notes.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
ianounUS /ˈiːə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
KanounUS /kɑː/
unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
kakou
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From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
kane
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From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
Kanikawi
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From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
Kaponohu's
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From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
kaua
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From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
KauainounUS /ˈkaʊaɪ/
an island of Hawaii to the northwest of Oahu
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
Kauakahialii
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From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
Kuamoo
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From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
Laieikawai's
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From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
mistress's
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From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The range is said to comprise five notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
opio
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From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading [Footnote 60: The Hawaiian flute is believed to be of ancient origin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
Pihanakalani
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From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
punalua
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From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The range is said to comprise five notes.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The range is said to comprise five notes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
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 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The name Kanikawi means "changing sound" and is the same as that given to Kaponohu's supernatural spear.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sisters of Aiwohikupua call their mistress's husband "our husband"--_ka kakou kane_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 59: The Hawaiian custom of group marriages between brothers or sisters is clearly brought out in this and other passages in the story.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
wahine
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From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
in or at the place that
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is made of a bamboo joint pierced with holes and blown through the nose while the right hand plays the stops.
which person or people
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Guard our wife"--_Ka wahine a kaua_--says the Kauai chief to his comrade, "she belongs to us two"--_ia ia kaua_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 58: In the story of Kauakahialii, his home at Pihanakalani is located in the mountains of Kauai back of the ridge Kuamoo, where, in spite of its inland position, he possesses a fishpond well stocked with fish.]
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading So Laieikawai's younger sister is called the "young wife"--_wahine opio_--of Laieikawai's husband, and her husband is called his _punalua_, which is a term used between friends who have wives in common, or women who have common husbands.]
