Chapter I

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

anew

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

(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 May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

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

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

away from the right path or direction

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

the act of waking

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

dearly loved

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

emanating from God

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

third-person singular of “emphasize” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

set up or found

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

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 _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

destroyed or killed

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

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

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

ten 10s

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

immediately past

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

engage in

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

the force of workers available

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

absolutely essential

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

above and across; more than

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

third-person singular of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

third-person singular of “portray” — portray in words

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

important in effect or meaning

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

estrangement from god

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

in the near future

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

express in words

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading These are the essential truths which make the great poem of Dante one of the masterpieces of the world of art.

a vivid mental image

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

(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 May not it--as well as all other truly great things--be given to little children in a simple way?_ THE VISION OF DANTE.

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

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _PREFACE._ _Is not the reason why the Divine Comedy is called a “world poem” to be found in these significant facts: it portrays the sudden awakening of a human soul to the consciousness of having gone astray; it shows the loathsome nature of sin; it pictures the struggle necessary to be freed from sin; it emphasizes that God is ready to help as soon as the soul is ready to be helped; and at last it declares that the Vision of God will come to the soul which perseveres in the struggle?

a late time of life

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

but in spite of that

From this reading It has been told over and over again for six hundred years, yet people keep reading it, and re-reading it, and wise men never tire of studying it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I want to tell a wonderful story to you, dear children.