19
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From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
25
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
61
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From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
92
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From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
93
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From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
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 III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
arousesverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
Ascyltos
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From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
canaille
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From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
cannot
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From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
commentating
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From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
cumnounUS /kʌm/
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
Dufour
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From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
erit
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
faceres
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
fortissimus
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
fortiter
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
girded
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From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
Giton
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From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
gladiatornounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtər/
(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
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 My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
hic
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
Histoire
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From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
HousmannounUS /ˈhaʊsmən/
English poet (1859-1936)
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
Juvenalnoun
Roman satirist who denounced the vice and folly of Roman society during the reign of the emperor Domitian (60-140)
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
lecto
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From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
mattress-knight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
obsceneadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈsiːn/
designed to incite to indecency or lust
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
Petroniusnoun
Roman satirist (died in 66)
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
posturingnounUS /ˈpɑːstʃərɪŋ/
adopting a vain conceited posture
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
ProstitutionnounUS /ˌprɑːstəˈtuːʃən/
offering sexual intercourse for pay
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
Quartilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
satirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My mistress belongs to this class, she jumps the fourteen rows from the stage to the gallery and looks for a lover among the gallery gods at the back."
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
SuspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Petronius is fond of figurative language, and in several other passages, he has made use of the slang of the arena: (chap.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading On "cum fortiter faceres," compare line 25 of the Oxford fragment of the sixth satire of Juvenal; "hic erit in lecto fortissimus," which Housman has rendered "he is a valiant mattress-knight."
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading The arena of his activities is, however, that of Venus and not Mars.
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From this reading Dufour, in commentating upon this expression, Histoire de la Prostitution, vol.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading III, pp. 92 and 93, remarks: It is necessary to see in Petronius the abominable role which the "obscene gladiator" played; but the Latin itself is clear enough to describe all the secrets of the Roman debauch.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "For some women," says Petronius, in another passage, "will only kindle for canaille and cannot work up an appetite unless they see some slave or runner with his clothing girded up: a gladiator arouses one, or a mule driver, all covered with dust, or some actor posturing in some exhibition on the stage.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 61 ), "I used to fence with my mistress herself, until even the master grew Suspicious"; and again, in chapter 19, he says: "then, too, we were girded higher, and I had so arranged matters that if we came to close quarters, I myself would engage Quartilla, Ascyltos the maid, and Giton the girl."
