used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
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admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
a period of 100 years
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading NEW YORK The Century Co.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
DEVINNE
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From this reading THE DEVINNE PRESS.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
having unexpected good fortune
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foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gensai
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From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
Hochi
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From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
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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 The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
Japan'snounUS /dʒəˈpænz/
possessive form of “japan” — 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
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JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
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a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
used to form the superlative
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Murai
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From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK The Century Co.
a brief written record
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novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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Okuma
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From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
on one occasion
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE DEVINNE PRESS.
ProgressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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an educational institution
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
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plural 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 There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
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
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studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW YORK The Century Co.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TokionounUS /toʊˈkiːoʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
Waseda
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From this reading The author of this story, Gensai Murai, was once a student of the Waseda School, founded by Count Okuma, leader of the Progressive Party in Japan.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
in the company of; together with
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produce a literary work
From this reading There he studied English Literature as well as Japanese, and after completing his course of study he was employed by one of the well-known Tokio daily papers, called the “Hochi,” to write stories for it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK The Century Co.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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