Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

later than; following

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

in addition

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

carefully weighed

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

one or the other of two

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

divisible by two

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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 The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

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From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

gather or bring together

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

on one occasion

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

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

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

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From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

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From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

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From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

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

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

the act of using

From this reading After his master had retired, the old servitor also indulged in the luxury of the bath, the daily use of which in Japan is considered almost a necessity.

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

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

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

From this reading It was late at night on the second day before Sennoske arrived at Mishima, at the foot of the other side of the mountains.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

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

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

which person or people

From this reading The town was full of people; for besides the ordinary contingent of travellers, who always muster here in force, there were a great many _samurai_—some who had started too late to join the army, others, like Sennoske, already returning home—and a considerable number of Hōjō adherents fleeing in various disguises to find an asylum before pursuit was fairly organized against them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.

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From this reading Sennoske, who was weary, at once repaired to the bath, accompanied by Yamagawa, carrying the Muramasa sword, which was never out of sight or reach of either master or servant.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The inns and hostelries were over-crowded; but the Kuwana nobility had always enjoyed a good reputation on the road, and the charm of the young man’s manner moreover failed not in its usual effect; so at the inn at which he determined to stay, two parties of merchants, already closely packed, were forced to content themselves with even less space in order to clear a room for the new arrival.