used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
the act of departing
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
a social unit living together
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
jinrikishanoun
a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
kotonounUS /ˈkoʊtoʊ/
Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
determined
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
not in physical motion
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had resolved to omit her koto practice, and having made such a resolve it seemed to her as binding as a promise.
Tei's
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From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
Umé
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From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
UMÉ'S
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From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UMÉ'S BIRTHDAY Umé stood still, looking after her father until his jinrikisha was out of sight.
at the time that
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go first to cousin Tei's," she said to herself, and ran to her grandmother's room to find her mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now was the time she had always given to her practice; now, when her mother was busy with household cares.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Down in her heart there was an uneasy feeling that she was going to do wrong.
