used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
codesnounUS /koʊdz/
plural of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
faultlesslyadverb
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
set up or found
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
Fujimaro
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From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
intricaciesnounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsiz/
plural of “intricacy” — marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
major-domonoun
the chief steward or butler of a great household
From this reading Fujimaro the chamberlain acted as my major-domo and incidentally as my instructor in language and etiquette.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
nicetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪsɪtiz/
plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
not any; not one
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
semi-detached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
in the near future
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading For several days I lived in strict seclusion.
confined on all sides
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
the act of using
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All my wants were attended to by a faultlessly polite corps of retainers and servants.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
yashiki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A semi-detached wing of the palace, surrounded by one of the most beautiful of the landscape gardens within the _yashiki_, had been set apart for my use.
Yoritomo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Much as I had derived both consciously and unconsciously from my intimacy with Yoritomo, I soon found that I had made no more than a fair beginning in the intricacies and niceties of one of the most difficult of languages and of the most complicated of all existing codes of etiquette, that of China not excepted.
