used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
in addition
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
at any time
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
Komatzu
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From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
set afire or burning
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
in motion
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
shojis
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From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ever and anon there was the sound of silvery laughter, and also the soft glide and patter of moving footsteps.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
TRYSTnounUS /trɪst/
a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
From this reading MOON TRYST ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOON TRYST LIKE a large lighted lantern the palace Komatzu appeared in the night.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sound of soft tinkling music was constantly heard, an accompaniment to the ceaseless murmuring of voices.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Its transparent shojis revealed the lights within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the garden without one could see the strange flitting and moving of the figures within, for the court of Japan was enjoying the latest of Western novelties,—the dance.
