Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

brought together in one place

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

put a harness

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

of the present time and place

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

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 had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

and nothing more

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

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

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

moving very fast

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The lotus studding the ponds below lagged lazily in the breeze that fanned them off the coast at Ozaka.

from that place or that time

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.

an appraisal of the value of something

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

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

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

an increase in width

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had gathered in sumptuous splendor, round the laden trays, with Ieyasu in place and Hideyori at his left, as became an honored guest.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Kitagira was there, too; he had been discovered hiding at Ibaraki, and in consideration of Hideyori's presence was allowed or compelled to witness the shogun's placing of his own valuation.

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

From this reading He had grown old in the harness, would thence witness a widening of the channel: the prop that he had visioned must inure to the swift, for Hideyori justified a mother's confidence.

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

From this reading With being told that Hideyori had not the intelligence to cope with Hidetada, and deciding that only Yodogima stood between himself and ultimate supremacy, Ieyasu estimated carefully the former, and planned the necessity of immediate action against the latter.