used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
(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 She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
brooked
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From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
concubinenounUS /ˈkɑːnkjəbaɪn/
a woman who cohabits with an important man
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
divisible by two
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
death of a person
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
Kinsan
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From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
Kinsan's
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From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
Nehachibana
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From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
not any; not one
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
required or under orders
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
Takara's
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From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
Tetsutaisho
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From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
Tetsutaisho's
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From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
a special situation
From this reading He had gained Takara's love, and her honest love, upon the strength of an affinity--a thing which, so long as it lasted, brooked no rival.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It was not because he did not intend her to be his full-fledged concubine, nor because he had any scruples about Nehachibana that he did not give Kinsan that position; but simply because he entertained grave doubts about Takara's pleasure in the matter--something with which even he as yet hesitated to trifle.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She was settled in that part of the house over which his mother was supposed to reign and his lawful wife, Nehachibana, had been the principal personage, and while not raised to the place of a concubine she was given all the privileges of one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CHILD Upon Kinsan's arrival at Tetsutaisho's house she was treated with every consideration by her master, and in reality though not in fact given equal rank with the mistress.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her position was supposed to be that of a servant, yet in turn she was given servants and no duties were, by Tetsutaisho, exacted of her.
