Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

in the past

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

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

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

any large and important church

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

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

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

outside territorial limits or jurisdiction

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

abounding in grass

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

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

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

located inward

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

the post or office of legate

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

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

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

on one occasion

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

one of four equal parts

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

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

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

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

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

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

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

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

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church

From this reading THE BISHOP ASKS A QUESTION Bishop Randolph lived in the quarter of Tokyo called Ts'kiji--a section of "made-ground" in the bay, composed, as the ancient vestry jest had it, of the proverbial tomato-cans.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The cathedral, the college, the low brown hospital and the lines of red-brick mission houses stood on grassy lawns behind green hedges which gave a suggestion of a quiet English village.

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

From this reading It was flat and low, and its inner canal in the old days had formed the boundary of the extraterritorial district given over by a reluctant government to the residence of foreigners.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

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

From this reading The streets, however, on which once an American Secretary of Legation, so spurring, had been cut in two by a single stroke of a thirsting _samurai_ sword, were peaceful enough in this era of _Meiji_.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a mile from the great, double-moated park of the Imperial Palace, from the Diet and the Foreign Office, whither, scarcely a generation ago, representatives of European powers had galloped on horse-back, with a mounted guard against swashbuckling "two-sword men."