Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

(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 DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

a cherished desire

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

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

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

have

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

propose a payment

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading And she the property of his bitterest enemy!

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

rid of obstructions

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

the act of discovering something

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

moving toward the east

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

inspired with confidence

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

an opposing military force

From this reading And she the property of his bitterest enemy!

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

at any time

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

a social unit living together

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

the act of departing

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

a farewell remark

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

immediately past

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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 Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading And she the property of his bitterest enemy!

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

coming back

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading And she the property of his bitterest enemy!

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

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

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

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

a special situation

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.

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

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

precisely as stated

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As night came on, however, the rain ceased, and the weather began to clear under a stiff breeze blowing from the eastward.

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

From this reading Sometimes it seemed more than he could bear; but a recurring sense of the inevitable always stayed the doing of some rash thing, and long before the evening had passed friends were calling to bid the family good-bye.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He must on the very eve of Kinsan's discovery part with what seemed to be the last hope of ever realising his life's ambition.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading DAIMYO'S PROCESSION The final preparations for the gorgeous procession progressed without interruption all of the next day, notwithstanding a light rain fell almost incessantly, and Shibusawa, at least, regretted though encouraged a speedy going.