adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
Esquiline
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From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
liberateverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪt/
give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
Lygia
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From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
Mamertine
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From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Besides, he did not count this time on a favorable outcome for the efforts of Vinicius.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
Petroniusnoun
Roman satirist (died in 66)
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He had failed to snatch Lygia from the Mamertine prison, hence had ceased to believe in his own star.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sceptical exquisite had become in a certain sense superstitious.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
Vinicius
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From this reading FOR some time Vinicius had spent his nights away from home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It occurred to Petronius that perhaps he had formed a new plan, and was working to liberate Lygia from the Esquiline dungeon; he did not wish, however, to inquire about anything, lest he might bring misfortune to the work.
