used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
for the reason that
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
set up or found
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
geishanounUS /ˈɡeɪʃə/
a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
geishas
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From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
a young female
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
honey-pot
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From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
Kioto
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From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
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 Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
Matsuda
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From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “Spider” she was called because of the peculiar dance she had originated.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
precedentsnounUS /ˈpresədənts/
plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HER real name was as poetical as the one she was known by was forbidding and repelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was against all classical precedents, but of so exceptional a character that in a night, a single hour, as it were, she found herself from a humble little apprentice the most celebrated geisha in Kioto, that paradise of geishas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
which person or people
From this reading It was a day of golden fortune for Matsuda, who owned the girl.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Moonlight, it was; though all the gay world which hovers about a famous geisha, like flies over the honey-pot, knew her solely as the “Spider.”
