used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
Firacca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
Fusimi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
HAWKING-PARTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HAWKING-PARTY.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
Kioto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
lacqueredverbUS /ˈlækərd/
past form of “lacquer” — coat with lacquer
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
the force of workers available
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
MerchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
OsakanounUS /oʊˈsɑːkə/
port city on southern Honshu on Osaka Bay; a commercial and industrial center of Japan
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
go across or through
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
PeasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
pedlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
repass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
salt-fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
ShogunnounUS /ˈʃoʊɡən/
a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
move hurridly
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAWKING-PARTY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
in the direction of
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
precisely as stated
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At that hour the road is very crowded; beasts of burden, pedlers, men and women of the people pass and repass along its entire length.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Merchandise of every kind is taken from Osaka to Kioto,--rice, salt-fish, metals, and precious woods; while Kioto sends to the city of the Shogun tea, silk, bronze vases, and various sorts of lacquered ware.
Yodo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peasants carry the produce of their fields to the suburban towns; they are on their way to Fusimi, Yodo, and Firacca.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some days after the reception of the embassy, towards the tenth hour of the morning, the hour of the serpent, a young cavalier rode at full speed along the road which leads from Osaka to Kioto.
