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Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan
Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.
I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.
That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.
Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.
Yodogima frowned.
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Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.
Line 2
I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.
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That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.
/ðæt juː meɪ ˈriːəlaɪz ˈfʊli ðæt aɪ æm truː ənd nɑːt fɔːls aɪ ˈtendər juː ðə ˈoʊnli ˈɪnstrəmənt ðæt ˈevər meɪd ɔːr ənˈmeɪd ɡɑːd ɔːr mæn/
Line 4
Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.
Line 5
Yodogima frowned.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ethics noun US /ˈeθɪks/

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading “Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.”

fiercer adjective US /ˈfɪrsər/

comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

hilt noun US /hɪlt/

the handle of a sword or dagger

From this reading “Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.”

impotent adjective US /ˈɪmpətənt/

lacking power or ability

From this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

rouse verb US /raʊs/

become active

From this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

substantial adjective US /səbˈstænʃəl/

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

tendering verb US /ˈtendərɪŋ/

-ing form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading “Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.”

unmade adjective US /ənˈmeɪd/

(of a bed) not having the sheets and blankets set in order

From this reading “That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

ordinary man noun + noun

In this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

touch of verb + particle

In this reading “I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

armnounUS /ɑːrm/

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/

comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Yodogima frowned.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/

an article of clothing

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

godnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

harmnounUS /hɑːrm/

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

Hideyoshi

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From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

hiltnounUS /hɪlt/

the handle of a sword or dagger

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/

lacking power or ability

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

queennounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

resolver

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From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

rouseverbUS /raʊs/

become active

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

tenderingverbUS /ˈtendərɪŋ/

-ing form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

unmadeadjectiveUS /ənˈmeɪd/

(of a bed) not having the sheets and blankets set in order

From this reading That you may realize fully that I am true and not false, I tender you the only instrument that ever made or unmade god or man.

unsheathedadjective

not having a protective covering

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Do with it and with me as you like; you are both strong of arm and quick to see," urged Hideyoshi, approaching and tendering with much reverence the hilt of his unsheathed, if vain, resolver of ethics.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

Yodogima

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From this reading Yodogima frowned.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes; it is he--and you need not start at my presence.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I hear that I am, by some, called vulgar; by many, said to be cruel; I know only that I am human: that the touch of your garment would rouse in ordinary man a passion fiercer than the flames: that I myself would make you queen; yet you are as safe from harm in my possession as he--the man you just now fancied more than manly--is impotent to render in the least a real consolation or a substantial aid.

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