Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

any thing at all

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

an endowed church office giving income to its holder

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

a sudden desire

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

plural of “donation” — a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

apart from; not including

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

involving financial matters

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

set up or found

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

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

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the position of headmaster or headmistress

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

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From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

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

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

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

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

a social unit living together

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

ten 10s

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

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

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

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

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading The death of Kwaiba had brought him anything but freedom.

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

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

precisely as stated

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading KIBEI DONO Kibei was in great straits, financial and domestic.

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

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

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 In Nippon the headship of a House is much more than the simple heirship of our western law.

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

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading Relieved of his obligation in office the old man's hands were wide open to shower benefice or caprice on the most worthless.

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

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.

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

From this reading Endorsement for cash and goods to Natsume, Imaizumi, and Kamimura; donations to the temples of Teramachi and the Yotsuyazaka; favours in every direction except that of Akiyama Cho[u]zaemon, in the pursuit of whom Kwaiba found much amusement; all these items added to the very free living in his household had pledged deeply the ample revenue of two hundred and thirty _tawara_, and would have upheld the _samurai_ trait of not knowing the value of money--if Kwaiba had been of that kind.