(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 Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
a social unit living together
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
a young female
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
interredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrd/
placed in a grave
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
Isami
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From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
mortuaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtʃuːeri/
of or relating to or characteristic of death
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
not any; not one
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
Ohano
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From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
Ohano's
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From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
and nothing more
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
by chance
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
Saito
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From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
for a short time
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
Takedo
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From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There had been expressions of sorrow over her passing, but these were largely perfunctory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ohano had been an orphan; and, as she had lived all of her life in the Saito house, her husband’s people had really been nearer to her than her own family.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such of the male members of the family and of her husband’s as were not serving in the war stolidly attended the funeral of their kinswoman, and shortly Ohano was honorably interred in the mortuary halls of the Saito ancestors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IF Ohano’s relatives were aware of the manner of her death, they gave no sign.
which person or people
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her uncle, Takedo Isami, was possibly the only one of her relatives who had known the girl with any degree of intimacy, and at this time he too had entered the war service.
