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The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)
The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.
Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.
Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.
The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.
When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?
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The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.
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Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.
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Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.
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The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.
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When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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abused adjective US /əˈbjuːzd/

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading “Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.”

bin noun US /bɪn/

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading “The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.”

Deputy noun US /ˈdepjəti/

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading “Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.”

distraction noun US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

mental turmoil

From this reading “The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.”

excuses noun US /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading “Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.”

mans noun US /mænz/

plural of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?”

perused verb US /pərˈuːzd/

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading “When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?”

visitation noun US /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading “Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

outward appearance adjective + noun

In this reading “When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?”

never heard adverb + adjective

In this reading “Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.”

sent word noun + noun

In this reading “Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.”

name of verb + particle

In this reading “When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

alowd

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From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

answere

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

beneficenoun

an endowed church office giving income to its holder

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

binnounUS /bɪn/

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

blushlesse

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From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

Bonum

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

Breviarie

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From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

Commodum

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

cryed

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

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/

demanding attention

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/

mental turmoil

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

else

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

finde

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From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

greefe

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

hee

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

Heereat

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From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

Hereuponadverb

immediately after this

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

impaciently

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

impudentadjective

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/

in the recent past

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

LetternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

mansnounUS /mænz/

plural of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

minde

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

neverthelesse

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

over-much

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

preachverbUS /priːtʃ/

deliver a sermon

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

PriestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

readinesse

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

reveale

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From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

scholler

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From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/

in a strange manner

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

Suffragane

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From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

Suffraganes

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From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

tooke

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From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

Vertue

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From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he had perused the Suffraganes Letter, well observing the blushlesse ignorance of the Priest: seeming (by outward appearance) to take it strangely, he cryed out alowd, saying; In the name of Vertue, what may be this mans meaning?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Scholler (with a sober and modest countenance) made answere; That he had bin over-much abused, which (neverthelesse) he tooke not so impaciently, but hee had already both forgot and forgiven it, with promise of comfort in this his extraordinary distraction, and greefe of minde.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Heereat Master Vicar was greatly amazed, because he had never heard such words before, neither could hee finde them in all his _Breviarie_.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading Within a short while after, the Suffragane of those parts (under whom the Priest was but a Deputy, holding the benefice of him, with no great charge to his conscience) being abroad in his visitation, sent word to the Vicar, that he intended to preach there on the next Sunday, and hee to prepare in a readinesse, _Bonum & Commodum_, because hee would have nothing else to his dinner.

yong

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From this reading Hereupon, he went to the yong scholler, whom he had so lately before abused, and crying him mercy, with many impudent and shallow excuses, desired him to reveale the meaning of those words, and what he should understand by _Bonum & Commodum_.

Chapter 2 of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) by Giovanni Boccaccio holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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How do I study chapter 2 of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)?

Work through the 87 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 87 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 2 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 2 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)

Common questions about reading The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) by Giovanni Boccaccio on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)?

Yes. All 4236 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #52618 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #52618, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) take to read?

About 353 minutes of reading across 848 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) section by section

How to work through The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 10 chapters of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10) 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 The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10), each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Containing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Hundred
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Pleasant
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Novels
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.