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Rīa, int., to give emphasis. Ka whati raia taku mahuri totara (M. 309). It may sometimes be rendered why, but.

Williams Dictionary

Ria, a. Screening, protecting. He whiu i ahau nga mata ria kopanga o Karewa i waho (S. 70). Nei au ka noho nga mata ria kopanga aroha ki waho (S. 81).

riaria.——Pera hoki ra te tahua nuku, te tahua rangi, te riaria atu ki te whaiao, ki te ao marama (S.).

Williams Dictionary

Ka tōmuri a Ria, ki tō mōhio? Tērā tonu pea. E rongonui ana tōna tōmuri.
Do you think Ria might get here late? Quite possibly. Her tardiness is well-known.
Perhaps, quite possibly - Tērā pea, tērā tonu pea

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#13: That person is going
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#143: You will be the one to do the dishes
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