used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
(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 Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
Chayo
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From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
without deviation
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
highest in quality
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
Kinsan
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From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
a unit of instruction
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
for more time
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
held dear
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
not any; not one
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
Shibusawa
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From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading THE PLEDGE Shibusawa and Kinsan sat in their place and gazed at the beautiful moon as it rose, now unfolding a deeper meaning, teaching a sweeter lesson.
not known
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
unrequitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈkwaɪtɪd/
not returned in kind
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
at the time that
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chayo was no longer to them only a mystic rite, but a living, eternal symbol of life's greatest joy, and when they had seen all and felt its power they arose and parted, true to themselves and pleased with their good fortune.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor would his love be unrequited, for he saw in Kinsan the same unknown force which had moved him and held him its willing victim.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He loved Kinsan, and, whether right or wrong in that love, he must know a higher virtue before he could in justice to himself surrender what seemed to him purely a liberty of conscience.
but in spite of that
From this reading Shibusawa, though, returned to his house fully aware of the responsibilities which he had assumed and deeply impressed with their probable consequences; yet he realised that the circumstances which had brought about this irresistible situation were conceived directly within his own heart, and that he could not and should not escape their natural and just conclusion.
