used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
hair-dresser
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From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
how
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From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
and nothing more
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
not any; not one
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
and nothing more
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
a human being
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
San
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From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
an educational institution
From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
Seki
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From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
be seated
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
a person, without saying who
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
move an implement through
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
strandsnounUS /strændz/
plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
Tomi
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From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
Toro
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From this reading Toro was away at school and Seki San was having her hair dressed.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The only person on the premises who was at leisure was Tomi, but that was just the trouble, he was so much at leisure that he refused to stir from his warm spot on the sunny steps no matter how much June coaxed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had watched the latter performance so many times that it had ceased to interest him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
a Caucasian
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
which person or people
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ONE morning several weeks later, June was lying on his back in the garden wishing he had someone to play with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seki would sit for hours on a white mat before the old hair-dresser who combed, and looped and twisted the long oily strands into butterfly bows of shining black.
