Chapter XIII

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

later than; following

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

(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 All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

react verbally

From this reading Then what was it that prompted him quickly to answer:

a disposition to behave in a certain way

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

in a self-collected or self-possessed manner

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

divisible by two

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

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

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

and nothing more

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

for more time

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

past form of “overtax” — tax excessively

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

by chance

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Then what was it that prompted him quickly to answer:

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

with speed

From this reading Then what was it that prompted him quickly to answer:

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

express in words

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then what was it that prompted him quickly to answer:

in or at that place or location

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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

From this reading The suggestion fell cold upon Ieyasu's now troubled conviction; he had been outdone by a rival: there was not the slightest doubt about that in his mind; Ieyasu respected aptness, even though himself slow to act.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then what was it that prompted him quickly to answer:

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.

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

From this reading "Oh, it isn't much, after all, and--I can propose another," stammered she, though composedly, in some vain way to stem the tide and save still the man she adored; just why, she could not tell nor would others surmise.

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

From this reading Nor was he longer in doubt as to Yodogima's constancy or love; one glance had convinced him beyond recalling, and he could not have envied, for he had often said that the secret of happiness lies in kindly feeling.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading All the powers of earth could not have tried the princess more; she realized now that she had, out of zeal, overtaxed Ieyasu, and in that opened the way for Hideyoshi perhaps successfully to pit a wit against her lover's returning steadfastness.