Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

(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 THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a quantity of money

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

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

From this reading "Would she, could she be there that night?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

accompanying

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

in a serious manner

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

an act that fails

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

the act of giving

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

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

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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 sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading "Would she, could she be there that night?"

not any; not one

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

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

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

recurring again and again

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

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

From this reading "Would she, could she be there that night?"

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

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

that is looked for

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading He had sought her long and earnestly, and now grasped at each straw.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

confined on all sides

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

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

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

at the time that

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

which person or people

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

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

From this reading "Would she, could she be there that night?"

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Shibusawa entered into the spirit of the occasion with every possible determination to do his part, but down in his heart there lived a yearning, and with each repeated failure came a corresponding hope for Kinsan.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE GEISHA PARTY The giving of a geisha party such as Ikamon proposed involved no small amount of preparation and entailed much thought and care, yet when the "Harvest Moon" came--for that was the time selected--everything had been gotten in readiness, and Maido and his family occupied their booth, surrounded by all that luxury and refinement could offer to still the cares of man.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young prince could not avoid facing Takara, who sat to his left, across the big auditorium, and each look from her burned into him a still deeper sense of his ingratitude.