Chapter XXXV

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From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

exhale hard

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

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From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

plural of “cemetery” — a tract of land used for burials

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

the first light of day

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

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From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

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From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

a man of refinement

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

immediately past

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

provided with artificial light

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

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From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

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From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

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 Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

above and across; more than

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

continuously varying

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

confined on all sides

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

up to a particular time

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

very small

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

in the direction of

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading M’Gourley had come out to see the fairy-like spectacle, for he knew that Mr. Initogo, that faithful old Pagan gentleman, was amidst the rejoicers on the hillsides, and had lit two lanterns, and freighted two small boats, for the souls of two friends he had known on earth.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BON MATSURI It was the 18th of August—the last night of Bon Matsuri.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under a sky splendid with stars, the hills about Nagasaki were gemmed with colored lights.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ten thousand colored lanterns adorned the terraced cemeteries, and towards dawn each lantern would be fixed to a tiny boat of straw, freighted with a few small coins, and some small offering of fruit, to stay the souls of the dead on their long journey home.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading Just as the morning breeze began to blow, and before the first star had paled in the dawn breaking over the Pacific, the gazers from the ships and the shore drew their breath, for suddenly the whole hillsides seemed in motion, shifting and glittering down to the water’s edge, till the ripples became surrounded by a zone of rose-colored fire.