used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
geishanounUS /ˈɡeɪʃə/
a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
Haru
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From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
not accessible to view
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
high-walled
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From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
iris-hearted
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From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
ISHIKICHI
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From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
likenverbUS /ˈlaɪkən/
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
not any; not one
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
a brief written record
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
on one occasion
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
owas
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From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
coated with paint
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
paper-lantern
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From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
phantom-lighted
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From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
Reinanzaka
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From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
shojinounUS /ˈʃoʊdʒi/
a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
so-o-o
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From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods
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From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
tea-houses
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From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
having come into contact
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading From its high-walled gardens of the great came no glimpses of phantom-lighted _shoji_, no sound of vibrant strings from tea-houses nor gleams of painted lips and fingers of _geisha_.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading ISHIKICHI Under the frail moon that touched the Embassy garden to such beauty, Haru walked home to the house "so-o-o small, an' garden 'bout such big" in the Street-of-Prayer-to-the-Gods.
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haru carried a paper-lantern tied to the end of a short wand, but it was not dark enough to need its light, and as she walked, she swung it in graceful circles.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Reinanzaka Hill the shadows were iris-hearted.
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 She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She heard a dove sobbing its low _owas! owas!_ and once a crow flapped its sleepy way above her, uttering its harsh note, which, from some subtlety of suggestion hidden from the western mind, the Japanese liken to the accents of love.
