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The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda
The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.
Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.
That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.
Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.
I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.
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Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.
/əˈmʌŋ ðiːz aɪ ˌmaɪˈself æm wʌn huː kʊd laɪv ˈhæpi ˈoʊnli wɪð ðə ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən ənd riˈmembrəns wɪtʃ hæz soʊ lɔːŋ bɪn ɔːl aɪ hæv hæd tuː laɪv əˈpɑːn/
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That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.
Line 4
Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.
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I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

Learner Dictionary

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

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befell verb US /bɪˈfel/

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

blot noun US /blɑːt/

a blemish made by dirt

From this reading “I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.”

distresses noun US /dɪˈstresɪz/

plural of “distress” — psychological suffering

From this reading “I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.”

misfortunes noun US /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

recital noun US /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.”

recollections noun US /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading “I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.”

relates verb US /rɪˈleɪts/

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

remembrance noun US /riˈmembrəns/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading “Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.”

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.

passed between verb + particle counted as “pass between”

In this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

stolen away verb + particle counted as “steal away”

leave furtively and stealthily

In this reading “Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.”

went forth verb + particle counted as “go forth”

go away from a place

In this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

waited for verb + particle counted as “wait for”

In this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

all things adjective + noun

In this reading “That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.”

happened since verb + particle counted as “happen since”

In this reading “Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.”

live upon verb + particle

In this reading “Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.”

hear from verb + particle

In this reading “_Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.”

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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 _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

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 Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

Arnoldo

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From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

Auristella

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

blotnounUS /blɑːt/

a blemish made by dirt

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

distressesnounUS /dɪˈstresɪz/

plural of “distress” — psychological suffering

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

guessedverbUS /ɡest/

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

innnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

maidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

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

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

OnounUS /oʊ/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/

be obedient to

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

Periander

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From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

stolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I perceive also that your distresses have been so great as to blot out of your memory some recollections that should be strong; you have neither asked after my father, nor for Taurisa, your maid.

Taurisa

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From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

wentverbUS /went/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Among these, I myself am one, who could live happy only with the imagination and remembrance, which has so long been all I have had to live upon.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Your brother, Periander, has related to me much of what has happened since you were stolen away from my kingdom; which recital has excited in me wonder, astonishment, and alarm.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Arnoldo relates what befell Taurisa._ Auristella longed greatly to know what had passed between Arnoldo and Periander, when they went forth from the inn, and waited for an opportunity to ask Periander; and also to hear from Arnoldo what he had done with her maid, Taurisa; and, as if he guessed her thoughts, he said to her, "The misfortunes you have gone through, O beautiful Auristella, have made you forget those who would wish to have a place in your memory.

your's

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From this reading That destiny which has made me your's, has left me no other choice, than to obey you in all things.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cover
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.