used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
the first light of day
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
put on clothes
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading FEAST OF THE SEA-GOD.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
friskedverbUS /frɪskt/
past form of “frisk” — play boisterously
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FEAST OF THE SEA-GOD.
and nothing more
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
OsakanounUS /oʊˈsɑːkə/
port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
SEA-GOD
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From this reading FEAST OF THE SEA-GOD.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
ShopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FEAST OF THE SEA-GOD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The people prepared for the feast, rejoicing in the thought of coming pleasures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
hard to endure
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next day, from early dawn, the streets of Osaka were full of movement and mirth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shops, the homes of artisans and citizens, opening full upon the street, afforded a free view of their modest interiors, furnished only with a few beautifully colored screens.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Voices were heard, mixed with bursts of laughter; and now and then some mischievous child struggled out of his mother's arms, while she was trying to dress him in his holiday attire, and frisked, and danced with glee upon the wooden stairs leading from the house to the road.
