Chapter II

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

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

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

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

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

a youthful male person

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

lacking funds

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

a person who is in charge

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

in a critical manner

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

-ing form of “educate” — give an education to

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

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From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a search for knowledge

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

a boy or man

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

engage in

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

the force of workers available

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

on one occasion

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

with speed

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it was not enough to praise a lad so gifted.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

express in words

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a heavy rain

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

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

From this reading But Signor Faliero was as ignorant as they, and he had, in his turn, to make inquiry of the chief servant.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

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

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

at the time that

From this reading When the company learned that the lion was the work of a scullion, Faliero summoned the boy, and the banquet became a sort of celebration in his honor.

which person or people

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They scanned the butter lion critically, and then broke forth in a torrent of praises, insisting that Faliero should tell them at once what great sculptor he had persuaded to waste his skill upon a work in butter that must quickly melt away.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading These were men who knew that such genius as his belonged to the world, not to a village, and it was their pleasure to bring it to perfection by educating the boy in art.