Chapter XVII

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

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

of parents and children; related by adoption

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

later than; following

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

(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 THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

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

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

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From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

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From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

express approval of

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

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From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

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From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

unproductive of success

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

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

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

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

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

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

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

the item at the end

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

possessive form of “milan” — the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

not any; not one

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

a male human offspring

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading With something of the artist's love of beauty, he was guilty almost of extravagance in his raiment, so that in no single detail now did he suggest his lowly origin and convent rearing.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But to have received the public thanks of Milan's civic head and a gift of five thousand florins in recognition of his services was instantly to become noteworthy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

everywhere

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading Then there was the circumstance that he was the son of the famous Facino--for 'adoptive' was universally accepted as the euphemism for 'natural,' and this despite the Countess Beatrice's vehement assertions of the contrary; and lastly, there was the fact that he was so endowed by nature as to commend himself to his fellow-men and no less to his fellow-women.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

which person or people

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He moved about the court of Milan during those three or four weeks of preparation for the campaign against Buonterzo with the ease of one who had been bred in courts.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.

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

From this reading THE FRUITLESS WOOING To have done what Bellarion had done was after all no great matter to the world of the court and would have attracted no attention there.