aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
Bianchi's
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From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
entouragenounUS /ˌɑːntʊˈrɑːʒ/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
healthinessnounUS /ˈhelθinəs/
the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
impureadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊr/
combined with extraneous elements
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
located inward
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
and nothing more
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
relationshipsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
plural of “relationship” — a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
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From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
in a strange manner
From this reading The strangely agitated state of his friend did not escape Bianchi's penetration.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
TibernounUS /ˈtaɪbər/
a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he never attempted to discover its cause, as he avoided conversations upon personal subjects or inner experiences.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
VaticannounUS /ˈvætɪkən/
the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading He paced for hours up and down the banks of the Tiber before Bianchi's door, gazing over to where St. Peter's rose mightily above the broad masses of the Vatican.
which person or people
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Nowhere are impure inclinations, doubtful relationships, and undecided wishes more embarrassing and unbearable than in Rome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The vast _entourage_, replete with evidences of pure human vigour and firm will, is only to be endured, without envy and pain, by those who, in the narrow circle of their own actions, can feel certain of their own healthiness and rectitude of soul.
