used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
billiard-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
capital'snounUS /ˈkæpɪtəlz/
possessive form of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
card-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
clearing-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
coolienoun
(ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
DietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
EmbassiesnounUS /ˈembəsiz/
plural of “embassy” — a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
engage in
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
moatsnounUS /moʊts/
plural of “moat” — ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
modernizationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃən/
making modern in appearance or behavior
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
PeersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading It was the clearing-house for the capital's news, the general exchange for Diet, Peers' Club and the Embassies.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
rick'sha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
get rid of
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
make square
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A motor shed stood at the side of the plaza and an automobile or two was generally in evidence.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A SILENT UNDERSTANDING Phil descended from his _rick'sha_ at the Tokyo Club and paid the coolie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The building faced an open square between the Imperial Hotel and the Parliament Buildings, along one of the smaller picturesque moats, which the fever for modernization was now filling in to make a conventional boulevard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The structure was small but comfortable enough, with reading- and card-rooms and a billiard-room of many tables.
