adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
Acte
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From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
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 Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading In a week the child died.
Chilo
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From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
Cæsar
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From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In a week the child died.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
Lygia
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From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
SacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR a number of days after the interview, Chilo did not show himself anywhere.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
Vinicius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vinicius, since he had learned from Acte that Lygia loved him, was a hundred times more eager to find her, and began himself to search.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a week the child died.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sacrifices in the temples did not help, neither did prayers and offerings, nor the art of physicians, nor all the means of enchantment to which they turned finally.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was unwilling, and also unable, to ask aid of Cæsar, who was in great fear because of the illness of the infant Augusta.
