Rain

Rain Glossary

bunkum

dated term for nonsense

contempt

extreme dislike or disrespect, usually directed at a person

finery

ostentatious clothing

prohibit

to stop or ban someone from doing something

nonchalant

calm and relaxed; not showing interest

indifferent

to not have a fixed view or particular interest in something or someone

incoherent

unclear or illogical

eradicate

to eliminate or totally destroy

Apia

the capital of Samoa

Samoan

an inhabitant or native of Samoa

Pago Pago

the chief port of American Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean

steamer

a steam-powered ship

schooner

a ship with two or more masts

missionary

a person sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country

lavalava

also known as an 'ie, a traditional Polynesian and Oceanic peoples' garment of rectangular cloth wrapped around the waist, similar to a skirt, worn by any gender

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