Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

in the past

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

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

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

in bodily form

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

prepare by brewing

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

a state at a particular time

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

increase twofold

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

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

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

time without end

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

grow vigorously

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "That is what I meant," said the other, passively.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

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

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "That is what I meant," said the other, passively.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "That is what I meant," said the other, passively.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

in a passive manner

From this reading "That is what I meant," said the other, passively.

-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That is what I meant," said the other, passively.

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

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

not in physical motion

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

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

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Six days ago he had been happy,--indeed, too happy! for he and Uchida had drunk themselves into a condition of giggling bliss, and had needed to be taken away bodily from the bridal bower, hoisted into a double jinrikisha, and driven off ignominiously, still embracing, still pledging with tears an eternity of brotherhood.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, on that day Kano had hailed the earth as one broad, enamelled sake-cup, the air, a new infusion of heavenly brew.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But now---- "Mata!" the thin voice came, "are you certain that this is but the sixth day of my son's wedding?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is but the sixth day, indeed, since your daughter's sacrifice to a barbarian, if that is what you mean," returned Mata, with a belligerent flourish of her paper duster.