1825
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From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
61
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From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
62
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From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
63
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From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
a person who is in charge
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
demigods
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From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
having or given a form or shape
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
set up or found
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
Halaaniani
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From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
headlessadjectiveUS /ˈhedləs/
not having a head or formed without a head
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
huia
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From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
Kahawalea
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From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
Kaipalaoa
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From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
Kalapana
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From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
Malio
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From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
not any; not one
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
Pualaa
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From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
Puna
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From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
redistributedadjectiveUS /ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
having population and industries relocated from urban to outlying areas
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
retainsverbUS /rɪˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
not in physical motion
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 61: At the accession of a new chief in Hawaii the land is redistributed among his followers.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote 62: The names of Malio and Halaaniani are still to be found in Puna.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Off the coast between Kalapana and Kahawalea lies a rock shaped like a headless human form and called Halaaniani, although its legend retains no trace of the Puna rascal.]
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading [Footnote 63: The _huia_ is a specially high wave formed by the meeting of two crests, and is said to be characteristic of the surf at Kaipalaoa, Hawaii.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ellis (1825) notes the name Malio as one of three hills (evidently transformed demigods), which, according to tradition, joined at the base to block an immense flow of lava at Pualaa, Puna.
