1778
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From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
(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 Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
HawaiinounUS /həˈwaɪiː/
a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
HawaiiannounUS /həˈwaɪən/
the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
Kamehameha
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From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
KAMEHAMEHAS
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From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
RainbowsnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊz/
plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
unreliableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
liable to be erroneous or misleading
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We do know, however, that, in those early days, the different tribes continually carried on a savage warfare among themselves.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading Not until the latter part of the eighteenth century did there arise a native chieftain powerful enough to subdue all the islands under his sway and bring peace among the warring tribes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This chief was Kamehameha I, or Kamehameha the Great, often called the Napoleon of the Pacific.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIVE KAMEHAMEHAS Hawaiian myths and traditions are confused and unreliable, and we know little real history of the "Bright Land," the "Land of Rainbows," before the coming of Captain Cook, in 1778.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The authentic history of Hawaii really begins with his reign.
