Chapter XXII

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

anew

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

socially disoriented

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

(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 Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

in addition

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

brought into existence

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

one who follows the teachings of Buddha

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

grow worse

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

having or revealing keen insight and good judgment

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

your usual mood

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

brought together in one place

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

disregarded

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

of the present time and place

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

immediately past

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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 The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

for more time

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

a particular point in time

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

not any; not one

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

by chance

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

by chance

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

characterized by resonance

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

except for; apart from

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

a male human offspring

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

carry out

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

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

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

in the direction of

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

disregarded

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

not prepared or in a state of readiness; slow to understand or respond

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

in truth; certainly

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

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

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading The captains, his real adherents, stood as it were, confused and unready; whereas had any one of the enemy's schemes to do the master false sooner proven successful there should no doubt have been in consequence a mere pronounced or sudden welding and rousing of them to the cause he left.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I'll yet see her burned at the stake," muttered Oyea, departing unheeded and alone toward the beggarly inheritance left her--Azuchi, and that as well with no other immediate chance or real adviser save Esyo, the wife of an infant, a son of Ieyasu, Hidetada, verily Buddhist born.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, in the face of uncertainty, they gathered to a man in support of the infant kwambaku: also many of the larger daimyos proffered their friendship--if not to Hideyori, then to his mother--and Ozaka rang again resonant with the glamor of authority.

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

From this reading With the passing of Hideyoshi, Yodogima faced a maze possibly less promising than had the taiko lived longer--to suffer violence or subversion at the hands of those eager and prepared to take advantage of his decline.

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

From this reading Oyea had been ignored, perhaps understood; Hideyoshi, at the last moment taking from her every visage of authority--discerning Yodogima's true disposition--her own conduct in the presence of all and under stress of a last appeal alienated others upon whom she might have reasonably depended.