Chapter II

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

(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 Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

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

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

carefully weighed

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

set up or found

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

unproductive of success

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

cause inflammation in

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

and nothing more

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

not able to be found

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

not any; not one

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

a course of conduct

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

not in physical motion

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

continuing at full strength or intensity

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

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

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

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

From this reading The sword, however, was not to be found so easily.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

(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 The obstacles and difficulties that lay in his path, which might well have daunted weaker spirits, merely served to inflame his passion of duty to still greater enthusiasm.

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

From this reading Possessing no means of support, Jurobei became pirate, robber, and impostor by turns, for the _samurai_ of feudal times considered that all means were justified in the cause of loyalty.

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

From this reading Jurobei was untiringly and incessantly on the alert, and week followed week in his fruitless search; however, his ardour was unabated, and firm was his resolution not to return until he could restore the missing treasure upon which the future of his master depended.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.

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

From this reading On the quest of the lost sword Jurobei and his wife left Yedo buoyant with high hope and invincible courage.