Chapter I

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From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Norwood Press J. S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

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plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

an ornamental facade

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Norwood Press J. S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

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 “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Mass., U.S.A.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Norwood Press J. S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

any loose flowing garment

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Norwood Press J. S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Norwood Press J. S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

express in speech

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

possessive form 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 “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Mass., U.S.A.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

during the time that

From this reading “She did not speak to the attendant Frontispiece while she dined, but continued to stare before her through the open shoji” “A score of ripe cherries descended upon 35 her head” “‘Look,’ cried Sado-ko, clutching his 143 sleeve” “Then up and down the room in the long, 217 trailing robe of Princess Sado-ko, walked, peacock-like, the maiden Masago”

any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading AUTHOR OF “A JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE,” “THE WOOING OF WISTARIA,” “THE HEART OF HYACINTH,” ETC.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Then soft alighted on a cherry tree, 223 and filled the air with its sweet song” “She met his eyes, then flushed and 331 trembled” “Between the parted shoji, she stood 365 like one uncertain” Daughters of Nijo BEFORE THE STORY’S ACTION IN the early part of the year of the Restoration there lived within the Province of Echizen a young farmer named Yamada Kwacho.