Chapter VII

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

without advance planning

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

anew

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

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

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

the place where someone was born

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

a sudden desire

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

excessively

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

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From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

without deviation

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

causing dejection

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

the act of departing

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

involving risk or danger

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

a helpful partner

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

full of life and energy

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

most important element

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

in other respects or ways

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

above and across; more than

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

go across or through

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

past form of “patter” — rain gently

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

except for; apart from

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

toward the south

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

not in physical motion

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

in the direction of

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

something that remunerates

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The way lay through a richly cultivated and thickly inhabited valley, bespeaking a prosperous and friendly environment.

accept gladly

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

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From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

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

From this reading Yet it was dark, and these things were not discernible--no lingering light shone forth, nor belated dweller accidentally peered--save for an occasional howling round some dismal corner, or the hard, smooth-worn curbstone's welcome reply.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had gone back into the open, turning again toward a course to the southward; bearing a little to the west, along the well-travelled roadway that led directly into the main pass over the mountains through Mino, for Mikawa, Ieyasu's domain; where stood Okazaki castle, his birthplace and inherited fortress.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

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

From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was yet dark, but the bettos pattered along at a lively gait; a trifling advance promised in their wage had allayed any misgivings that they might have had as to a possible change of leaders; and glad, moreover, of the less burdensome or hazardous going now confronting them, their progress became as rapid as the escape seemed propitious.

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From this reading To this place, enchanted as it now seemed to her, Yodogima would have gone a willing slave to its master's caprice and otherwise still a devoted helpmeet in the rendering of an established and expansive, if cruelly submissive order.