used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
a quantity of money
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
react verbally
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But are not the gods self-asserted?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But are not the gods self-asserted?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
cannot
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From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "But are not the gods self-asserted?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
Hideyoshi's
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From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
Ieyasu
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From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
located inward
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
kwambaku
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From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
not any; not one
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
and nothing more
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
others
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From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
Oyea
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From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
by chance
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
predispositionnounUS /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
susceptibility to a pathogen
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
requited
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From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
except for; apart from
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
self-asserted
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From this reading "But are not the gods self-asserted?"
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
a special situation
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
under-sex
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From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yodogima had reserved the heart, sacrificing personal predisposition only that she might serve fairly the honor of an under-sex--she had not submitted through compulsion or fear of any man; the kwambaku knew that, if others did not, and the very consciousness of it made him what no earthly power could have done.
whettedverbUS /ˈwetɪd/
inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute
From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Ieyasu had surrendered the heart to save his neck; no such thing as pretence or any amount of subterfuge could deceive the inner workings of an understanding wrought in the light of penetration like Hideyoshi's.
Yodogima
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From this reading The great sacrifice that Yodogima made only strengthened Hideyoshi's respect for her, whetted the appetite to a keener appreciation of the virtues underlying righteous generation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Such generosity," said he, to Oyea, in answer to her questioning, "cannot be requited so easily; there must be a place set apart for them; perhaps among the stars, and such as you and I can best attain our peace in humbler ways--reverence has withstood the storm of ages."
