Chapter X

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

a light piece of music for piano

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

a female human offspring

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

one or the other of two

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

first in order of birth

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

hold firmly

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

publicly announced

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

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

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

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

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

immediately past

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

roused to anger

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

a particular point in time

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

on one occasion

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

and nothing more

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

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

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

having sexual differentiation

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

in a slim or slender manner

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

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

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hideyoshi tore his way over the open road like mad.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

at the time that

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

which person or people

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It were enough for Yodogima to know that her lover had risen to first place in the estimation of an only rival: for Hideyoshi to realize once and for all that the price of Shibata's eldest daughter was to be something dearer than the lone bagatelle of a daimyo's willing or the baser invocations of a traditional heritage.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The vitalest opportunity of his life had been denied him, a victory snatched away that seemed almost within grasp, and he himself written down an ass at a time when his name should have been heralded throughout the empire as invincible--and by the doing of a woman.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Shame be upon they who think themselves sexed into heaven; it is might that makes us what we are--right or wrong, male or female, man or his kind.

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From this reading Neither Hideyoshi, nor Yodogima, for the moment, took any pains to discover or to suspect the identity of that last message-bearer; though had either one observed at all only the dishevelled clothing he might have been induced to look underneath the mask, hiding too slenderly a timid, anxious face.