Chapter 12 of The Yotsuya Kwaidan — Volume 1 is here in full — 321 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Yotsuya Kwaidan — Volume 1 is here in full — 321 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators. He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u]. Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_. Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age. O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
Chapter 12 of The Yotsuya Kwaidan — Volume 1 is here in full — 321 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading “He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].”
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading “Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.”
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading “KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.”
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.”
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading “Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.”
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading “Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.”
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading “Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.”
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading “KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.”
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how long something has existed
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
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From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
command with authority
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
set up or found
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
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From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
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From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
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From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading O'Hana was laughing at him behind his back.
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From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
above and across; more than
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found them assembled in the house of Ito[u].
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KWAIBA'S REVENGE Kondo[u] Rokuro[u]bei went direct to the council of the conspirators.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Kwaiba as usual was bragging over his prowess in youth extended into age.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kwaiba, Iemon, O'Hana, Cho[u]zaemon, Kibei, were drinking _sake_.
Chapter 12 of The Yotsuya Kwaidan — Volume 1 by James S. (James Seguin) De Benneville holds 321 sentences, grouped into 65 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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