administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
in addition
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
curativenounUS /ˈkjʊrətɪv/
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SHATTERED HOPES.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
engage in
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
Orito
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
SHATTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading SHATTERED HOPES.
and nothing more
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
a state of acute pain
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
required or under orders
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It consists simply of pouring tea over the sacred image.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the month of April that Orito had arrived home--April, the month of cherry blossoms, the month when the devout Japanese celebrate the birth of the great Buddha.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the eighth of that month devotees go to the temples where the ceremony is performed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They also make trifling contributions to the temple, carrying home with them some of the tea, which is supposed to contain certain curative properties if administered to one suffering from disease.
