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Hypnerotomachia

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Hypnerotomachia is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.
Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]
Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·
HYPNEROTOMA- _CHIA_.
The Strife of Loue in a _Dreame_.
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Hypnerotomachia

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Hypnerotomachia is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.
/ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈerərz ɑːr ˈlɪstəd æt ðə end ʌv ðə tekst/
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Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]
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Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·
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HYPNEROTOMA- _CHIA_.
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The Strife of Loue in a _Dreame_.

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capitalized verb US /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/

past form of “capitalize” — draw advantages from

From this reading “Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]”

Capo noun US /ˈkɑːpoʊ/

the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate

From this reading “Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·”

Facsimile noun US /fækˈsɪməli/

an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading “Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·”

labels noun US /ˈleɪbəlz/

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading “Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]”

listed adjective US /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading “Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.”

Plenum noun US /ˈplenəm/

a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present

From this reading “Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·”

transcriber noun US /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]”

Typographical adjective US /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to or occurring or used in typography

From this reading “Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.”

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1969

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

4

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

5577

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

85

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

A-Z

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

Aa-Cc

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

bnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

BooksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

capitalizedverbUS /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/

past form of “capitalize” — draw advantages from

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

CaponounUS /ˈkɑːpoʊ/

the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

CHIA

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From this reading HYPNEROTOMA- _CHIA_.

Collationnoun

a light informal meal

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

CorporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

DanounUS /dɑː/

an official prosecutor for a judicial district

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

Dreame

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From this reading The Strife of Loue in a _Dreame_.

EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

FacsimilenounUS /fækˈsɪməli/

an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

footnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

HYPNEROTOMA

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From this reading HYPNEROTOMA- _CHIA_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

labelsnounUS /ˈleɪbəlz/

plural of “label” — a brief description given for purposes of identification

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/

on a list

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

Loue

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From this reading The Strife of Loue in a _Dreame_.

lower-case

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From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

Ltd

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

Orbis

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

PlenumnounUS /ˈplenəm/

a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

RecordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

SidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

StrifenounUS /straɪf/

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading The Strife of Loue in a _Dreame_.

suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

Terrarum

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

Theatrum

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading Side/footnote labels in lower-case ([a] [b]...) are original; labels supplied by the transcriber are capitalized ([A] [B]...).]

TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to or occurring or used in typography

From this reading Typographical errors are listed at the end of the text.

Voorburgwal

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

ZnounUS /ziː/

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

º

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From this reading Its Record in Early Printed Books Published in Facsimile Da Capo Press Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Amsterdam 1969 New York S.T.C. No.5577 Collation: A-Z (4º), Aa-Cc (4º) Published in 1969 by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., O. Z. Voorburgwal 85, Amsterdam & Da Capo Press · a division of Plenum Publishing Corporation ·

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How long does Hypnerotomachia take to read?

About 149 minutes of reading across 359 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Hypnerotomachia section by section

How to work through Hypnerotomachia section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 4 chapters of Hypnerotomachia to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Hypnerotomachia

Words and structures a reader meets early in Hypnerotomachia, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Typographical
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hypnerotomachia; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Errors
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hypnerotomachia; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Listed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hypnerotomachia; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Footnote
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Hypnerotomachia; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.