used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
commonersnounUS /ˈkɑːmənərz/
plural of “commoner” — a person who holds no title
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
cousinship
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From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
elopeverbUS /ɪˈloʊp/
run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
HIGHNESSnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
IMPERIALadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
Jimmu
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From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
Katahashi
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From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
lineagenounUS /ˈlɪniədʒ/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
take in marriage
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
MikadonounUS /mɪˈkɑːdoʊ/
the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
and nothing more
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
RealmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Like Edward VII., the Mikado traces his lineage back to pagan gods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Katahashi was evidently pleased to see that I appreciated to the full the tremendous honor accorded to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
at the time that
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS In these days, when princes resign their rank to marry commoners, and queens elope with tutors, it is probable that most Western minds will see nothing out of the way in the condescension of the Japanese ruler in admitting a diplomatic agent to the honor of the imperial cousinship.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But the dynasty of Japan is the most illustrious in the world, excepting only that of Great Britain.
a late time of life
From this reading From the days of the famous Empress Jimmu, an unbroken line of sacred sovereigns has filled the throne of the Realm of the Rising Sun during more than two thousand years.
