Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

deductible according to the tax laws

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

become of; happen to

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

unvarying in nature

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

a social unit living together

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

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

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

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

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

for this reason

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

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 That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

held dear

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

come together

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

disregarded

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

not any; not one

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

and nothing more

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

a special situation

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

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

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

not known

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

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

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

during the time that

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED COMMAND While Shibusawa had been constant and true in his attentions he had never apprised Kinsan of his real position, nor of the difficulties which stood in the way of their marriage.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Instinct was enough to keep both from mentioning their affairs to any others, for such a thing as mutual regard was by right or practice unknown in the land; hence must have been deemed improper, especially by the parents, and there were no others to whom they could or should confide their secrets.

in a wise manner

From this reading Very wisely Shibusawa had not in the meantime neglected any of his proper relations at home, but on the contrary entered into life with an earnestness that was not only to his father, but to others of the family and to his friends, a great source of joy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Whether allowable or not, and without any real knowledge of the consequences, their love had grown and manifested itself in its own mysterious way, and they were destined as they were to meet an uncertain fate.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That he was worthy there could be no doubt in her mind, and she only knew that she loved him--loved him as they were and with no thought of what might or would befall them.