Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

(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 But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

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

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

in a charitable manner

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

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

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

driven insane

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

having made preparations

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

divisible by two

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

set up or found

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

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

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

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

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

not accessible to view

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

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

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

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From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

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 had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

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From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

completely unclothed

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

a woman religious

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

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From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

and nothing more

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

a safe place

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

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

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

express in speech

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

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

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

confined on all sides

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

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

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

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

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

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

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

precisely as stated

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

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

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

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

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But Kioto is surrounded by hills on all sides, and the geisha had lost her way.

in or at the place that

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

which person or people

From this reading Moonlight had been very sure that they had climbed the hill in which was hidden the retreat of the nun who had previously harbored her, and where she knew she could find a refuge to which not even the agents of the Saito might penetrate.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading With the little Omi to run before her and sell to the chance passer-by or pilgrim, for a sen or two, the jewels of the crazed wife of Matsuda, or to beg rice and fish from charitably disposed temples, they had subsisted thus far.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Only the evergreen pines kept their warm coats of green, and under their shade the travelers found a temporary refuge from the wind and the cold, piercing rain.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE trees had dropped their leaves, and, with naked arms extended, seemed to speak voicelessly of the winter almost come.