used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
affrontsnounUS /əˈfrʌnts/
plural of “affront” — a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
Akashi
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From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
(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 It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
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From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
set up or found
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
Genji
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From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
How
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From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
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From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
indignitiesnounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/
plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
for more time
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
engage in
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
the middle of the day
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
the act of using
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
precisely as stated
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formerly the prospect of a visit from Genji was sufficient to rouse her from her melancholy; but now he found her always in the same dejected posture morning, noon and night: ‘How much longer is this to go on?’ he cried impatiently.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was of course impossible to be quite sure how things would go, and if, after all his assurances, the move did not turn out well, her vague resentment against him would henceforth be transformed into a definite and justified grievance.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he could never persuade her that she would not be thus exposing herself to a hundred indignities and affronts.
WREATHnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Do, I beg of you, make up your mind to come to my palace and use the quarters I have reserved for you.’
Ōi
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From this reading A WREATH OF CLOUD As winter drew on, the Lady of Akashi in her house by the Ōi river became very dispirited.
