afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
AKASHI
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From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
without stop or interruption
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His prospects were indeed dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
divisible by two
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
Genji
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From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His prospects were indeed dark.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His prospects were indeed dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
for more time
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading His prospects were indeed dark.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
recurring again and again
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
slightsnounUS /slaɪts/
plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was just possible that he might some day be permitted to return to the Capital.
not in physical motion
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
thunderstormsnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrmz/
plural of “thunderstorm” — a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
vexations
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From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So depressing was the past to look back upon and so little hope did the future hold out for him that, try as he might, Genji could no longer keep up even the appearance of cheerfulness.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His prospects were indeed dark.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AKASHI The bad weather continued; day after day nothing but rain, wind and repeated thunderstorms, bringing with them countless troubles and inconveniences.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But with the dominant faction at Court still working against him he would be subject to unendurable slights and vexations.
