used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
brought into existence
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
Civis
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From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
EducatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
Egidio
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From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
EndowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
divisible by two
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
a social unit living together
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
incontrovertibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːntroʊˈvɜːrtɪbəl/
impossible to deny or disprove
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
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 Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
modellingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
not any; not one
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
proportionedverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
Romanus
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From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
express in words
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His head, well set on broad shoulders had a nobility of modelling about the forehead curiously belied by the sensual mouth and obstinate chin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Educated by the Jesuit Fathers, spoiled by an indulgent family, he knew no law but his own pleasure, no restraint but that imposed by policy or incontrovertible circumstance.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
stirsnounUS /stɜːrz/
plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
a quantity of money
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
Valentini
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From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
which person or people
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Endowed with a high degree of cleverness, and with a dominant personality, he was one who would undoubtedly mould his surroundings.
but in spite of that
From this reading Of medium stature with small hands and feet, muscular and well proportioned, he yet lacked the careless grace characteristic of his countrymen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Egidio Valentini was a young man of about thirty, a Roman born, full of the civic pride that even now stirs the bosom of those who can say: "_Civis Romanus sum_"--flaunting the superiority conferred on her children by the Eternal City, in the face of less fortunate mortals.
