Chapter II

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

in addition

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

react verbally

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

move towards

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

the two together, not just one

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

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From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

cook over a hibachi grill

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

engage in

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

the force of workers available

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

not any; not one

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

without a sound

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

being perceived or observed

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE COUNCIL OF THE CLAN Before he seated himself, Kano called his chief samurai, and told him to have the sho ji put in so as to make the apartment of the usual size.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.

during the time that

From this reading He also ordered him to have several men patrol the garden, and to see that no one could approach the house, while he himself was to move noiselessly through the adjoining rooms, and answer for it that there should be no listener.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Knowing that his orders would be obeyed, he sat down, ordered tea and hibachi to be brought, and without further ceremony opened the meeting.

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading “Honorable Councillors,” he said, “two messengers have come from Yedo.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have, no doubt, noticed them, for both were here during the ceremony in my humble house.