Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

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

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

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

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

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

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

use to one's advantage

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

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From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

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

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

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

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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 rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

with honesty

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

express in words

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

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

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

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

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

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

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He rightly divined his father's helplessness, and knew that an appeal to the court would fall upon deaf ears.

the act of using

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The law was inexorable, and those in authority would use it, as they were using him, to further their own schemes.

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

From this reading He had not slept much during the night, and with a clouded atmosphere the morning was dull, so he remained in the garden but a short time, returning to his now cold and dreary chamber.

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

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.

at the time that

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY When Shibusawa arose the next morning, he set about with a heavy heart to plan some course of action.

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

From this reading At first he planned to hurry to Kinsan and tell her the truth and beg her forgiveness; then he realised the impossibility of doing so; the gates were closed to him, and his strategy would not avail him in the daytime.