Chapter II

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

(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 Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

the failure to obey

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

in or to another place

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

past form of “exile” — expel from a country

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

the organ of sight

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

an act that fails

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

excluded from a society

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

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From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

-ing form of “legalize” — make legal

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

not any; not one

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

by chance

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

as yourself

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

by chance

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

having great influence

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

without much difficulty

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

in the recent past

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shibata, chafed at Katsutoya's omission or disobedience and Hideyoshi's keen eye, readily discerned the possibilities of so potent a failure.

a male human offspring

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

having a supporting base

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

up to that time

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

a special situation

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Junkei?" commanded he, as he and his train approached, on the way to Kyoto, the recently surrendered castle of Nagahama.

which person or people

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

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

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.

a late time of life

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

but in spite of that

From this reading Katsutoya, in whom Shibata was personally most deeply interested, had not put in an appearance: yet no pressing duties at Nagahama or elsewhere could possibly have kept him away.

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From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Though of no particular consequence, this young prince was generally conceded to be the clandestine son of Yoshiaki, the then de jure shogun, who had been, a number of years theretofore, deposed and exiled by Nobunaga, as was customary, to one of the many monasteries in the hills of Hiyeisan to the rear of Kyoto.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Shibata, Nobunaga's chief captain, no doubt with an eye to the future, had early taken in the friendless youth and by adopting him as a son--with the rank and title of a captain--had given him respectable standing: perhaps intending him to be the possible means of later on obtaining a commission from the shogun, himself; thus legalizing his warfare against his neighbors--a thing every daimyo of consequence aspired above all else.