Chapter III

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

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

go together

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

how long something has existed

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

(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 He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

divisible by two

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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 EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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 He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

and nothing more

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

move faster

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

a male human offspring

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

in the near future

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

the property of being strong and resolute

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

someone skilled at fencing

From this reading The castle ramparts were his playgrounds, and each swordsman and every archer was a slave indeed.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

up to a particular time

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

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

From this reading EARLY LIFE From the recording of Shibusawa's birth in the Keidzu, the daimyo's great book, until he had passed sixteen (the average age of discretion in Japan), there was but little in his life that is of interest so far as this story is concerned.

(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 He evinced at an early age an untiring devotion to his studies and to a research for truth; and all the many castle buildings were soon even more familiar to him than to Maido, and he knew well the history, the uses, and the purposes of each.

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

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.

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

From this reading The son inherited from his father much of his stalwartness and determination, and from his mother something of those finer qualities, tenderness and forbearance, which combined at an early age to quicken in him a deeper sense and insure a broader scope of life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Maido was always solicitous about the child's care, and took every precaution to have him taught only such ideas as were in accord with his ancestors' and the preconceived notions of the shogun's government.