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The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,
and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place
from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of
the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]
[52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,
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and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place
/ənd lɑːks ʌv her wɪð ɑːrmz hændz leɡz ɔːr bʌsts ɪn wæks tuː seɪ ˈnʌθɪŋ ʌv ˈpɪktʃərz ənd prɪnts ɔːl ˈɡɪvɪŋ ˈmænəfest ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈmɜːrsiːz ənd ˈfeɪvərz ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl wɪtʃ ˈhʌndrədz ʌv men hæv rəˈsiːvd ɪn ðæt pleɪs/
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from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of
/frʌm ðə hænd ʌv ɡɑːd baɪ ðə ˌɪntərˈseʃən ʌv hɪz dɪˈvaɪn ˈmʌðər huːz ˈseɪkrəd ˈɪmədʒ ðer prəˈzɜːrvd hiː hæz bɪn pliːzd tuː ɪɡˈzɔːlt ənd ˈsæŋkʃən baɪ ə væst ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˈmɪrəkəlz wɪtʃ hæv bɪn pərˈfɔːrmd ɪn ˈrekəmpens ʌv/
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the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]
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[52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

Learner Dictionary

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

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biers noun US /biːrz/

plural of “bier” — a coffin along with its stand

From this reading “Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,”

busts noun US /bʌsts/

plural of “bust” — a complete failure

From this reading “and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place”

exalt verb US /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading “from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of”

intercession noun US /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/

a prayer to God on behalf of another person

From this reading “from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of”

mercies noun US /ˈmɜːrsiːz/

plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading “and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place”

padlocks noun US /ˈpædlɑːks/

plural of “padlock” — a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut

From this reading “Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,”

partitions noun US /pɑːrˈtɪʃənz/

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading “Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,”

shrouds noun US /ʃraʊdz/

plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

From this reading “Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,”

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52

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

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

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 and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

biersnounUS /biːrz/

plural of “bier” — a coffin along with its stand

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

bustsnounUS /bʌsts/

plural of “bust” — a complete failure

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/

feelings of ardent love

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

ex-votos

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

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

ImagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/

an iconic mental representation

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

too numerous to be counted

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/

a prayer to God on behalf of another person

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

legsnounUS /leɡz/

staying power

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

locksnounUS /lɑːks/

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

Loretto

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/

plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

padlocksnounUS /ˈpædlɑːks/

plural of “padlock” — a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

partitionsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənz/

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

printsnounUS /prɪnts/

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

ReturningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

Rodaja

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From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/

formal and explicit approval

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

shroudsnounUS /ʃraʊdz/

plural of “shroud” — a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

thenceadverbUS /ðens/

from that place or that time

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading from the hand of God, by the intercession of his Divine Mother, whose sacred Image (there preserved) He has been pleased to exalt and sanction by a vast number of miracles, which have been performed in recompense of

visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading [52] The _ex-votos_, or pictures and figures here described, are too familiar to the visitor of Catholic churches to need any explanation.

votaries

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From this reading the devotion of her votaries; for by them it is that the walls of her house have been adorned in the manner described.[52]

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

waxverbUS /wæks/

cover with wax

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading and locks of hair; with arms, hands, legs, or busts in wax, to say nothing of pictures and prints, all giving manifest indication of the mercies and favours innumerable which hundreds of men have received in that place

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Returning from Sicily to Naples and Rome, Rodaja thence proceeded to Our Lady of Loretto, in whose Holy Temple he could see neither walls nor partitions, since every part was covered with crutches, biers, shrouds, chains, padlocks, fetters,

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