used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
anew
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
Biwa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
Imasu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
itinerarynounUS /aɪˈtɪnəreri/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
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 ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
KyotonounUS /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/
a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
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 Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
ObamanounUS /ˌoʊˈbɑːmə/
44th President of the United States; first African-American President
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
reverberateverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrbərət/
ring or echo with sound
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On the shore of Lake Biwa we boarded a steamer and sailed fifty miles to the village of Imasu.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A night in a Japanese inn, and we walked twenty-five miles, the following day, to Obama on the Sea of Japan.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ARRESTED AS SPIES IN JAPAN FOR two weeks we led an indolent life in Kyoto.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the early morning we set out from Kyoto on foot, and we did not know that we were plunging headlong into an adventure which would reverberate clear into the Department of State at Washington before we again mingled in the bustling crowds of Kyoto.
which person or people
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then the craving for the trail struck us again and with the help of an American, who had long resided in Japan, we mapped out an itinerary that would carry us into a remote country, penetrated by less than half a dozen foreigners.
