used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
how long something has existed
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Undoubtedly she was an honorable guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
begrudgeverbUS /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
be envious of; set one's heart on
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
divisible by two
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
geishas
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From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Undoubtedly she was an honorable guest.
half-score
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From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
engage in
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
Matsuda
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From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
on one occasion
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
PinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly she was an honorable guest.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
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 OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
Spider's
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From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still, a poor man, the keeper of a half-score of geishas, must make proper provision for their future sustenance and his own old age.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly she was an honorable guest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
war-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF course, figured Matsuda to himself, even the addition of one so famous as the Spider could not at once bring fortune to the House of Slender Pines at war-time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, there was the honorable child to sustain.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Not for a moment, Matsuda told himself, did he begrudge or regret the celebrations in the Spider’s honor rightly insisted upon by his wife.
