used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
put or send forth
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
in a free manner
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
Fukagawa
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
Iemon
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From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
Ito
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From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Jo
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
and nothing more
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
KNOTSnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Kwaiba
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From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
not any; not one
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
O'Hana
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
on one occasion
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
osho
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
Reigan
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just entering on her career, she at once captivated him with a permanent passion.
shinji
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
Shita
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
unounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
at the time that
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was in her company that the funds of the temple had been cast to the four winds of heaven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOVE KNOTS Many were the visits paid by Iemon to contest at _go_ with Ito[u] Kwaiba.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
Yagura
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From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
a late time of life
From this reading In former days--something more than two years before--when Iemon was priest in the Jo[u]shinji of the Reigan district of Fukagawa, and was spending the money of the _osho[u]_ so freely, he had met O'Hana at the Fukagawa of Yagura no Shita.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rapid was the progress of the love affair between a young man and a young woman, both inspired with a consuming passion for each other.
