used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
(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 Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
confined by bonds
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
geishanounUS /ˈɡeɪʃə/
a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
Hirata
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From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
iniquitousadjective
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
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
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
and nothing more
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
Sunny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Americans had set Sunny free.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What price and terms the avaricious Hirata extracted from the Americans is immaterial, but they took precautions that the proceeding should be in strict accord with the legal requirements of Japan.
at the time that
From this reading Sunny's mother had signed the contract when starvation faced them, and reassured by the promises of Hirata.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
which person or people
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only one who has been in bondage all of his days can appreciate that thrill that comes with sudden freedom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She had been bound by law to the man Hirata through an iniquitous bond that covered all the days of her young life--a bond into which the average geisha is sold in her youth.
