71
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From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
72
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From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
how long something has existed
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
the act of breaking something
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
a person who is in charge
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
Dionysusnoun
(Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
Euripidesnoun
one of the greatest tragic dramatists of ancient Greece (480-406 BC)
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
promote over another
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
obtain
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
usually; as a rule
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
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 By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
for this reason
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
Kaeloikamalama
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From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
Kahalaomapuana
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From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
Kalaniamanuia
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From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
kamanounUS /ˈkɑːmə/
Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
Laukieleula
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From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
makua
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From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
Mokukelekahiki
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From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
PolynesiannounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
a male human offspring
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
plural of “story” — 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 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
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 By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this episode the father's beard is, like the locks of Dionysus in Euripides' line, dedicated to the god, hence to seize it was a supreme act of lawlessness.]
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading [Footnote 71: In mythical quest stories the hero or heroine seeks, by proving his relationship, generally on the mother's side, to gain the favor of the supernatural guardian of whatever treasure he seeks.
in or at the place that
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By breaking down the taboo he proclaims his rank, and by forcing the attention of the relative before the angry god (or chief) has a chance to kill him (compare the story of _Kalaniamanuia_, where the father recognizes too late the son whom he has slain), he gains time to reveal himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote 72: According to the old Polynesian system of age groups, the "mother's brother" bears the relation to the child of _makua_ equally with his real parents.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Kahalaomapuana says to her father: "I am your child (_kama_), The child of Laukieleula, The child of Mokukelekahiki, The child of Kaeloikamalama." thus claiming rank from all four sources.
