used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
confined by bonds
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
with resolute determination
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
set up or found
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
hiltsnounUS /hɪlts/
plural of “hilt” — the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
iron-shod
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From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
and nothing more
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
Kohana
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From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
mittensnounUS /ˈmɪtənz/
plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
not any; not one
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
the middle of the day
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
the act of departing politely
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
get rid of
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
except if; if not
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Noon found us ready for the start, our swords girt on under the flowing priest robes, and hats drawn low to shade our faces.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
a message informing of danger
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
at the time that
From this reading When it came to the parting, I looked to see Kohana protest or at least shed a tear over this short ending of her lover’s visit.
a Caucasian
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I assured him, however, that they would not be used unless the occasion justified.
Yoritomo's
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From this reading But the hilts of our swords were within convenient reach inside the edge of our robes, and, despite Yoritomo’s warning, my revolvers were no less ready.
Zozoji
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From this reading Upon our feet iron-shod sandals were bound firmly over the white silk foot mittens, in keeping with our role of monks of noble blood, vowed to a pilgrimage to Zozoji and just in off the road.
