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Vittoria — Volume 8
Vittoria — Volume 8

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.
He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.
The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.
That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.
Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Vittoria — Volume 8

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Vittoria — Volume 8 is here in full — 475 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.
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He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.
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The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.
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That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.
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Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

accusing adjective US /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading “That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.”

converging noun US /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/

the act of converging (coming closer)

From this reading “SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.”

fatalism noun US /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/

a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable

From this reading “That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.”

Fates noun US /feɪts/

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading “Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.”

irrevocable adjective US /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/

incapable of being retracted or revoked

From this reading “The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.”

plunge verb US /plʌndʒ/

thrust or throw into

From this reading “The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.”

progressive adjective US /prəˈɡresɪv/

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading “SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.”

surveyed verb US /sərˈveɪd/

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading “Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.”

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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 SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

actsnounUS /ækts/

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

Ammiani

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From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

Carlo

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From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

Carlo's

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From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

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

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

CONVERGINGnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/

the act of converging (coming closer)

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

else

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From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

ENDnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/

bringing death

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

fatalismnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪzəm/

a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

FatesnounUS /feɪts/

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

GriefnounUS /ɡriːf/

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/

incapable of being retracted or revoked

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/

with honesty

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

MANYadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

Merthyr

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

PATHSnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/

thrust or throw into

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

SHOWSnounUS /ʃoʊz/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

sweptadjectiveUS /swept/

possessing sweep

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

tonesnounUS /toʊnz/

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The brilliant life in Carlo protested against a possible fatal tendency in his acts so irrevocable as to plunge him to destruction when his head was clear, his blood cool, and a choice lay open to him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading He sat in darkness in the room where Carlo had spoken, thinking of him as living and dead.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Grief stopped his answer to the charge; but in his wise mind he knew Carlo to have surveyed things justly; and that the Fates are within us.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SHOWS MANY PATHS CONVERGING TO THE END Until daylight Merthyr sat by himself, trying to realize the progressive steps of the destiny which seemed like a visible hand upon Count Ammiani, that he might know it to be nothing else than Carlo's work.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading That brilliant young life, that fine face, the tones of Carlo's voice, swept about Merthyr, accusing him of stupid fatalism.

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