Chapter IX

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

a friendly nation

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

in addition

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

having a base

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

carefully weighed

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

in an effective manner

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

first in order of birth

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

divisible by two

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

to or in any or all places

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

for this reason

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

hear with intention

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

and nothing more

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

in the recent past

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

the act of removing

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

legally valid

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

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

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

a male human offspring

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

not in physical motion

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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From this reading It had also come to be considered by neighboring daimyos as little less than heroic even to dare attempt any sort of armed defense against the up-to-that-time invincible Hideyoshi.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Ieyasu based small reliance upon any strength or power to be gained by as doubtful an arrangement, but wanted more some plausible excuse for the making of so unequal a stand; as had been prematurely forced.

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

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nobukatsu was generally looked upon as the rightful successor to his father's rank and place, hence any friendship shown to him should in one way or another develop some greater claim to popularity.

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

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading In the meantime Ieyasu had concluded it wise to listen to the proposals of Nobukatsu, his nearest neighbor at the west and the eldest living son of Nobunaga: pretender to the father's estates and brother to Nobutaka, a recently defeated ally of Shibata.

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

From this reading This young man's prospects had been effectively shattered, in consequence of the fall of the latter and the removal of Ishida, his supporter, to Mino; still he searched everywhere in the hope of finding some daimyo minded and able to espouse his cause against the now only too patently determined usurper, Hideyoshi.