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From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
have
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
cherry-tree
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From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
Chūjō
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From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
at any time
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
Fujitsubo
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From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
Genji
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From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
GodlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdləs/
not revering god
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
not any; not one
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
SparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
carry out
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
Tō
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From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF RED LEAVES The imperial visit to the Red Sparrow Court was to take place on the tenth day of the Godless Month.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Prince Genji danced the ‘Waves of the Blue Sea.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
at the time that
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There was a wonderful moment when the rays of the setting sun fell upon him and the music grew suddenly louder.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was to be a more magnificent sight this year than it had ever been before and the ladies of the Palace were very disappointed that they could not be present.[1] The Emperor too could not bear that Fujitsubo should miss the spectacle, and he decided to hold a grand rehearsal in the Palace.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tō no Chūjō was his partner; but though both in skill and beauty he far surpassed the common run of performers, yet beside Genji he seemed like a mountain fir growing beside a cherry-tree in bloom.
