used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
the state of being absent
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
speak to
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
aspirantsnounUS /ˈæspərənts/
plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
fearless and daring
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
daimyo's
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From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
the organ of sight
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
Ikamon
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From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
Iyesada
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From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
Iyeyoshi
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From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
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 Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
not any; not one
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
one's
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From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
and nothing more
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
SHIBUSAWA'S
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From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
Tetsutaisho
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From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
not known
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DANGER IN SHIBUSAWA'S ABSENCE So far as Tetsutaisho was concerned he had called at the daimyo's castle only by accident, though there was much anxiety and probably no one's fortune more at stake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He came and went at will, and had he not sooner possessed an unknown love he might have quicker formed an attachment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Here he need not concern himself with rivalry, for the one guided with a jealous eye his rising place and the other enjoyed without interruption his pleasing address.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nor was Tetsutaisho free from the danger of rival aspirants; yet there was no war at hand, and he knew of no better business than pleasing Ikamon and paying respect to the ladies at court.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Iyeyoshi had grown old and inert amidst strained conditions, and appreciated more fully than could Iyesada, his youthful successor, the necessity of advancing the bold, heedless young general.
