Chapter XXX

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

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

in a state of sleep

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

your usual mood

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

only a very short time before

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

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

From this reading And would not Ikamon rejoice?

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

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 EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

not any; not one

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

and nothing more

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

logically valid

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

feel happiness or joy

From this reading And would not Ikamon rejoice?

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

filled with shade

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

a detective who follows a trail

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

catch sight of

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

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

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE EARTHQUAKE Takara did not give much thought to her imprisonment or the disposition that might be made of her; she felt too tired for that, and had no sooner been left alone than she fell fast asleep.

precisely as stated

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

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

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Bansuro had not seen Hontone, Takara's head carrier and only protector, as he shadowed and watched them like a sleuth.

during the time that

From this reading He rested hardly any, and could think of nothing but the reward surely to be had for bringing to the high court a spy of so great consequence; for had he not, he reasoned, captured her while in the very act of conversing with the condemned?

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was quite different though with Bansuro her keeper.

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

From this reading And would not Ikamon rejoice?