used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
appendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
divisible by two
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
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
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JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
Knickerbocker
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From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
others
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From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
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Putnam's
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referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
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 I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
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 G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading NOTE.--The superior figures throughout the text refer to the notes in the appendix.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I shall, moreover, always hold that to my Japanese friends and others, who so cheerfully rendered me assistance in obtaining original matter, should be attributed any merit which this tale of old Japan may possess.
which person or people
From this reading I am indebted to those who have preceded me in this field for much of my detail.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without them it could not have been, and for its shortcomings I alone am responsible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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a late time of life
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but in spite of that
From this reading G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
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 G. P. Putnam's Sons New York and London The Knickerbocker Press To hope to understand in a few short years or even in a lifetime the development of the humane, refined, and notably progressive people of Japan would be presumptuous; yet, if I can in these pages contribute in some degree toward that end, I shall feel amply rewarded.
