Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

the state of being absent

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

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From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

later than; following

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

(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 But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

for the reason that

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

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From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

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From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

a damage or loss

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

divisible by two

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

with no protection or shield

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

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

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

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

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

engage in

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

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

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

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From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

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

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

at the time that

From this reading But on the second day, when he visited the temple of Vesta, an event took place which changed all his projects.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.

which person or people

From this reading Nero feared the gods, though he did not believe in them; he feared especially the mysterious Vesta, who filled him with such awe that at sight of the divinity and the sacred fire his hair rose on a sudden from terror, his teeth chattered, a shiver ran through his limbs, and he dropped into the arms of Vinicius, who happened there behind him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In company with Augustians, among whom was Vinicius, he repaired to the Capitol to make offerings to the gods for an auspicious journey.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cæsar, on returning to Rome, was angry because he had returned, and after some days was filled anew with a wish to visit Achæa.

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

From this reading He even issued an edict in which he declared that his absence would be short, and that public affairs would not be exposed to detriment because of it.