Chapter XIX

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

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

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

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

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

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

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

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

carefully weighed

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Here they must go single file.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

a man of refinement

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Here they must go single file.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

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

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they must go single file.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

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 It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

engage in

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

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From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Here they must go single file.

in an essential manner

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

a course of conduct

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

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

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

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

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Here they must go single file.

express in speech

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He could speak English, and, being an intelligent, educated gentleman, was much more desirable as an adjunct than the ordinary interpreter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

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

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

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

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

dedicated in fulfillment of a vow

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

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

From this reading VOTIVE OFFERINGS By the next day it was considered safe enough to make the trip to Sakusa.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.

but in spite of that

From this reading By bamboo forests, and rice-fields, past many a temple and shrine, they trudged, part of their journey being indicated by a stone path difficult to walk upon yet necessarily used.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a tortuous way, and one that required the services of a guide, but a young Japanese, whom Mr. Montell knew, consented to make one of the party.