used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
(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 Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
in addition
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
anti-foreign
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From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
centred
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From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
coalitionnounUS /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
Daikomitsu
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From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
daimyo
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From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
DAIMYO'S
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From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
without deviation
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
dissensionnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
set up or found
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
Ikamon's
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From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
Kanazawa
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From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
KyotonounUS /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/
a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
most important element
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
mikado's
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From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
not any; not one
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
shogunnounUS /ˈʃoʊɡən/
a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
shogun's
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From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
son-in-law's
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From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding this latter charge, the real cause for dissension centred in the growing distrust of the foreigners.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was also gaining ground a feeling that the crafty minister had used too much to his own advantage the powers of the shogun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here as in Kyoto it had already become the main issue, and strong overtures were being made to some of the leaders in the mikado's ranks for a coalition of all the anti-foreign forces.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DAIMYO'S ARREST Daikomitsu proceeded directly to Tokyo, and upon his arrival found the shogun's party considerably stirred up over what threatened to become a serious breach.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading It had been strongly hinted by some of Ikamon's enemies that the lord daimyo of Kanazawa had withdrawn in disgust, and for no other reason than a hearty dislike of his son-in-law's encouragement of everything foreign.
