used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
(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 True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
Ashikaga
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From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
codesnounUS /koʊdz/
plural of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
coerceverbUS /koʊˈɜːrs/
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
gallants
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From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
Hideyoshi's
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From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
Jingo's
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From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
not one, and not any
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
and nothing more
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
by chance
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
potherverb
make upset or troubled
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
with speed
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
determined
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
susceptibilitynounUS /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/
the state of being susceptible; easily affected
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
threshverbUS /θreʃ/
move or stir about violently
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
turnstilenounUS /ˈtɜːrnstaɪl/
a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
unstainedadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪnd/
not stained
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "They have tricked and robbed, now coerce me," reasoned she, to herself, the while groping her way and pondering the consequences, upon that dark, quiet night, toward the home she had earlier left unstained and in faith.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading True, women had progressed, side by side with their gallants, down through all the chivalrous Ashikaga centuries, but only in a passive way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yodogima, though convinced of its susceptibility on the one hand and pother on the other, would not concede that sex were or could be made a lasting turnstile, through which to thresh or encourage humans.
but in spite of that
From this reading She yet carried the shackles inherited of Jingo's daring audacity, and none had risen to do more than suffer the penalties exacted of a confiding and repentant, if jealous, half in kind.
Yodogima
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From this reading With her eyes thus opened, Yodogima had resolved, perhaps too quickly, most likely altogether out of proportion to existing capacities, for Japan withal Hideyoshi's democratic tendencies had not then come to recognize woman as a factor in the determining of codes or the framing of morals.
