used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
in addition
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
definesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪnz/
third-person singular of “define” — determine the essential quality of
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
deludeverbUS /dɪˈluːd/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
Dragon-King
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From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
Elf-land
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From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
exhaling
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From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
Hamaguri
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From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
miragenounUS /mərˈɑːʒ/
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
become covered with mist
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
mollusknounUS /ˈmɑːləsk/
invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
mother-of-pearlnoun
the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
mythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
bring forth or yield
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
purplishadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrplɪʃ/
of a color intermediate between red and blue
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
rai
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From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
Shinkir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
toadnounUS /toʊd/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The term _Shinkir[=o]_ is used in the meaning of "mirage," and also as another name for H[=o]rai, the Elf-land of Far Eastern fable.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading In old pictures one may see a toad represented in the act of exhaling from its mouth a vapor that shapes the apparition of H[=o]rai.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Opening its shell, it sends into the air a purplish misty breath; and that mist takes form and defines, in tints of mother-of-pearl, the luminous vision of H[=o]rai and the palace of the Dragon-King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Various beings in Japanese myth are credited with power to delude mortals by creating a mirage of H[=o]rai.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading But the creature especially wont to produce this illusion is the _Hamaguri_,--a Japanese mollusk much resembling a clam.
