Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

plural of “feeler” — one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

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

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

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

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

plural of “hopper” — funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

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 The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

long-legged three-toed black-and-white wading bird of inland ponds and marshes or brackish lagoons

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

absolutely essential

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

scrape with the paws

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hai," said Mother Butterfly, putting one paw on her baby's neck, for fear of being arrested for making a noise.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

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

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

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

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

in the direction of

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

the act of using

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

precisely as stated

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The little 'hopper, tired of long walking, had climbed on his father's back for a ride, holding on by the feelers and seeing everything.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was so.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides, it was necessary for Lord Long-legs to travel with proper dignity, as became a daimio.

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading Finally, toward the end of the procession, was a great crowd of common 'hoppers, beetles, and bugs of all sorts, carrying the presents to be given in Yedo, and the clothing, food and utensils for the use of Lord Long-legs on the journey; for the hotels were sometimes very poor on the Tokaido high road, and the daimio liked his comforts.