415
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From this reading It was Number 415!
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
djin
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From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
djin-stand
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From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
in-lawnounUS /ɪnˈlɔː/
a relative by marriage
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Number 415!
JAPANESEnounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
komodachi
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From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
NnounUS /en/
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
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 His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was Number 415!
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
pagodanounUS /pəˈɡoʊdə/
an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
PruneverbUS /pruːn/
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
RELATIVESnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I have even a poor second cousin, who is a djin.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I, however, who have a great respect for strength and agility, much appreciate this new relative of mine.
takai
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From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
taksan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over this poor Number 415 my friends on board crack no end of jokes--one in particular, who, less than any one has the right to make them, little Charles N-----, for his mother-in-law was once a concierge, or something of the kind, at the gateway of a pagoda.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was some hesitation in owning this latter to me; but, behold! during the ceremony of introduction, we exchanged a smile of recognition.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading His legs are undoubtedly the best in all Nagasaki, and whenever I am in haste, I always beg Madame Prune to send down to the djin-stand and engage my cousin.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MY JAPANESE RELATIVES Japanese relatives, very numerous and conspicuous, are a great source of amusement to those of my brother officers who visit me in my villa on the hill--most especially to 'komodachi taksan takai' ("the tall friend").
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I have a charming mother-in-law--quite a woman of the world--tiny sisters -in-law, little cousins, and aunts who are still quite young.
