used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
(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 Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
chamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
deem to be
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
Echizen-no
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From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
EldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
Gengo
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From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
guardsmennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdzmɪn/
plural of “guardsman” — a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
hatamotos
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From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
kaminoun
one the Shinto deities (including mythological beings, spirits of distinguished men, forces of nature)
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
a person who carries a message
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
Midzuano
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From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
the local environment
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
punctiliouslyadverb
in a punctilious manner
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
done under pressure
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
SatsumanounUS /ˌsætˈsuːmə/
a variety of mandarin orange
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
Shogun's
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From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the disappearance of the Shogun’s messenger, the alarm and confusion outside the audience chamber seized upon the _hatamotos_ about us.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The draught was a bitter one for Midzuano Echizen-no kami.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thrust the death warrant into his bosom, bowed punctiliously to Gengo and Satsuma, and rose to depart, with the excuse that he must call a meeting of the Council of Elders to consider the threatened invasion of the barbarians.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Gengo the chamberlain withdrew immediately afterwards, too puffed with importance to acknowledge the nod of Satsuma.
yashiki
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From this reading Giving way to the terror which drove in upon them with the din of the bells and wild cries from all parts of the _yashiki_, the guardsmen flung open the screens and rushed out in a panic of fear.
