Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

unvarying in nature

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

dearly loved

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

the act of departing

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

divisible by two

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

expel from a country

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

not genuine

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

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From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

immediately past

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

made less severe or intense

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

not any; not one

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

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

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

and nothing more

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

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

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

blessed with privileges

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

express in words

From this reading Needless to say they feigned a like indifference; but such concealment costs one dear and not a few hearts were broken in the process.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

in a confused mass

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

not known

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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

From this reading For some of them, such as Murasaki, this sad time was mitigated by constant messages from his place of exile; some were privileged to busy their needles upon such garments as his altered state prescribed, or were allowed the consolation of rendering him other small services such as in his present difficulties he was likely to require.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

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

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

during the time that

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

which person or people

From this reading Even those who stood in no need of patronage or protection and had through his departure lost only the amenities of a charming friendship were deeply distressed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But there were others who, though they had received his favours, had done so unknown to the world, and these ladies now learned of Genji’s last hours at the Capital from the casual gossip of some friend who had no idea that the matter was of any particular concern to them.

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From this reading THE PALACE IN THE TANGLED WOODS While Genji, like Yukihira of old, ‘dragged his leaky pails’ along the shore of Suma, his absence had been mourned, in varying ways and degrees, by a very large number of persons in the Capital.