used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
in addition
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
auguringverbUS /ˈɔːɡərɪŋ/
-ing form of “augur” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Has it come to this?
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
Fushima
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From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has it come to this?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "O Hideyoshi," pleaded he, self-conscious and overdone.
Hidetsugu
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From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
Hideyori
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From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
Hideyoshi
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From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
Hideyoshi's
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From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
ingratiated
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From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
Ishida
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From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
absolutely essential
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
not any; not one
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O Hideyoshi," pleaded he, self-conscious and overdone.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
and nothing more
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading "O Hideyoshi," pleaded he, self-conscious and overdone.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "O Hideyoshi," pleaded he, self-conscious and overdone.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
determined
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading "O Hideyoshi," pleaded he, self-conscious and overdone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
confined on all sides
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
sycophants
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From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
taiko
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From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Has it come to this?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doors at Fushima stood ajar, and Hideyoshi entered: there seemed no friend now other than Ishida; who, also, deemed it convenient or necessary to dwell elsewhere, mostly; and only sycophants and confusion surrounded the taiko.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
which person or people
From this reading A consummation covertly auguring the final purpose of Ishida; who had so ingratiated himself into the grace of their master that an intrigue against him had been in fact resolved into a better consequence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Hidetsugu out of the way, only Hideyori stood between him and final authority--so thought Ishida: another occasion might prove more certainly Hideyoshi's fate.
