adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
bathernounUS /ˈbeɪðər/
a person who travels through the water by swimming
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
courtyardsnounUS /ˈkɔːrtjɑːrdz/
plural of “courtyard” — an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
mousmes
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From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
NagasakinounUS /ˌnɑːɡɑːˈsɑːki/
a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Nevertheless, neither the mousmes nor the old ladies gain anything by appearing in this primeval costume.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
thresholdsnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊldz/
plural of “threshold” — the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In this fine town of Nagasaki, about five or six o'clock in the evening, one hour of the day is more comical than any other.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this situation visitors are received; and the bather, without any hesitation, leaves his tub, holding in his hand his little towel (invariably blue), to offer the caller a seat, and to exchange with him some polite remarks.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This ceremony takes place no matter where, without the slightest screen, in the gardens, the courtyards, in the shops, even upon the thresholds, in order to give greater facility for conversation among the neighbors from one side of the street to the other.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At that moment every human being is naked: children, young people, old people, old men, old women--every one is seated in a tub of some sort, taking a bath.
