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Bellarion the Fortunate

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Bellarion the Fortunate is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.
It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.
Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.
He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.
He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.
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Bellarion the Fortunate

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of Bellarion the Fortunate is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.
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It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.
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Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.
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He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.
/hiː dɪˈskʌvərd ɪn hɪm tuː ə depθ ənd dɪˈvɜːrsɪti ʌv ˈlɜːrnɪŋ wɪtʃ ˌɪnˈspaɪərd rɪˈspekt ɪn wʌn huːz oʊn ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən went ˈlɪtəl bɪˈɑːnd ðə ɑːrts ʌv ˈriːdɪŋ ənd ˈraɪtɪŋ bʌt huː wɑːz ʌv æn ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns tuː pərˈsiːv ðə ɡreɪt relmz ðæt laɪ ˈoʊ.pən tuː ˈkɑːŋkwest baɪ ðə maɪnd/
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He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

conquest noun US /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading “He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.”

cultured adjective US /ˈkʌltʃərd/

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading “Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.”

diversity noun US /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading “He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.”

likenesses noun US /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/

plural of “likeness” — similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading “Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.”

outlook noun US /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading “Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.”

philosophical adjective US /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading “Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.”

realms noun US /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.”

whimsical adjective US /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading “Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

first meeting adjective + noun

In this reading “THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.”

some years adjective + noun

In this reading “It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.”

pass before verb + particle

In this reading “It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/

regarded with admiration

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

artsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

Bellarion

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From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

BIANDRATE

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From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

CanenounUS /keɪn/

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

clean-limbedadjective

having well-proportioned limbs

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

COUNTESSnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/

marked by refinement in taste and manners

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

depthnounUS /depθ/

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

Facino

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From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

ladnounUS /læd/

a boy or man

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

lad's

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

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

likenessesnounUS /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/

plural of “likeness” — similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/

the next day

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

morrow's

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

Pavia

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From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

quattrocentists

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From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

realmsnounUS /relmz/

plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading He admired also the lad's long, clean-limbed grace and his boldly handsome, vivid countenance.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

witnounUS /wɪt/

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Facino believed that he discovered in the lad certain likenesses to himself: a rather whimsical, philosophical outlook, a readiness of wit, and an admirable command of his person such as was unusual amongst even the most cultured quattrocentists.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading He discovered in him, too, a depth and diversity of learning, which inspired respect in one whose own education went little beyond the arts of reading and writing, but who was of an intelligence to perceive the great realms that lie open to conquest by the mind.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading It was written that some years were yet to pass before Bellarion should see Pavia, and then not at all with the eyes of the student seeking a seat of learning.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BIANDRATE Facino Cane and Bellarion talked long together on the night of their first meeting, and as a result the road to Pavia was not resumed upon the morrow, nor yet upon the morrow's morrow.

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