used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
(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 When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
on or to one side
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
daimyo
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
defrayverbUS /dɪˈfreɪ/
bear the expenses of
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
divisible by two
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
former's
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
FUSHIMA
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
Hitotsubashi's
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From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
intrenched
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
Kanazawa
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
KyotonounUS /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/
a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
marshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
come together
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
mikado's
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From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
not any; not one
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
Saigo
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From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
have in common
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
Shibusawa
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
shogun's
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From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
be standing; be upright
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
Tetsutaisho
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From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The day had been fixed upon for Hitotsubashi's friendly arrival, and no thought of war entered their minds.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
accept gladly
From this reading Every preparation had been made for his gala entrance into the capital and for his welcome at the mikado's palace.
at the time that
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When the mikado's envoy returned with Hitotsubashi's promise all Kyoto had gone wild.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
yens
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From this reading A million yens had been set aside to defray the cost and Saigo sent into the south to marshall a force wherewithal to meet the shogun's coming in the height of gorgeous display.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BATTLE OF FUSHIMA Shibusawa, the young daimyo, was there with a goodly share of the forces of Kanazawa intrenched behind formidable walls, and the voice of the cannon warned Tetsutaisho of the former's determination to stand, even at the cost of defeat.
