Chapter X

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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From this reading In the eastern wing he intended to establish the Lady of Akashi.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

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

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

for the most part

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading In the eastern wing he intended to establish the Lady of Akashi.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

set up or found

From this reading In the eastern wing he intended to establish the Lady of Akashi.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In the eastern wing he intended to establish the Lady of Akashi.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

absolutely essential

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

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

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

not one, and not any

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

the act of using

From this reading He kept the Grand Bedchamber of the Palace open, and though he lived chiefly in the new building, he continued to use the other from time to time and none of the necessary furniture was removed.

precisely as stated

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

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

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

which person or people

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE WIND IN THE PINE-TREES The new quarters which Genji had built to the east of his palace were now ready and the lady from the Village of Falling Flowers was duly installed there.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading The western wing and connecting galleries of the Nijō-in had been arranged in offices for the clerks whom he employed in his capacity as Grand Minister.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.

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

From this reading The women’s quarters at the back of the palace he enlarged considerably, making several sets of very agreeable and comfortable apartments; these he destined for those ladies who having in the past received some mark of favour which, though fleeting, had generally been coupled with handsome promises, now looked to him for recognition and support.