used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
Ando
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From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
dearly loved
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading 'Tatsu, the Dragon Painter.'"
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
incubusnoun
a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
Kano
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From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
information about recent and important events
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
PainternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading 'Tatsu, the Dragon Painter.'"
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
Tatsu
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From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He is called," said Ando, "by the name of 'Tatsu.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
Uchida
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From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading II The sounds and sights of the great capital were dear to Ando Uchida.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His initial visit to old Kano had been made not so much to renew an illustrious acquaintance, as to relieve his own mind of its exciting news, and his hands of a parcel which, at every stage of the journey, had been an incubus.
a late time of life
From this reading In five years of busy exile among remote mountains he felt that he had earned, as it were, indulgence for an interval of leisurely enjoyment.
