used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
BEI
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
true confidential information
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
embodiesverbUS /emˈbɑːdiz/
third-person singular of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was full of news for the wife, O'Kame.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was full of news for the wife, O'Kame.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was full of news for the wife, O'Kame.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
Ito
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
KONDO
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Kwaiba
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Kyuzo
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From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
liabilitiesnounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/
anything that is owed to someone else
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
MYO
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Natsume
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From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
information about recent and important events
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
O'Kame
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From this reading He was full of news for the wife, O'Kame.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Natsume had left behind him a wife, an old mother, an infant child, and huge liabilities.
by chance
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
ROKURO
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
TAMIYA
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
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 TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The neighbours could talk of nothing but the strange happenings in the ward, and details lost nothing in the telling; perhaps gained somewhat by the process.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most edifying was the reported conduct of the wife of the late Natsume Kyuzo[u], the observed of all observers at the funeral, the object of that solicitous congratulation which embodies the secret sigh of relief of friends, neighbours, and relatives at the removal of a prospective burden.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was full of news for the wife, O'Kame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
YOEMON
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From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
ZENnounUS /zen/
school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
From this reading TAMIYA YOEMON: WITH NEWS OF KONDO[U] ROKURO[U]BEI AND MYO[U]ZEN THE PRIEST Tamiya Yoemon was stumbling home in all haste from the funeral of Ito[u] Kwaiba.
