Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

(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 Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

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

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

uttered without voice

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

in a very pleasurable manner

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

well in the past; former

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

divisible by two

From this reading He was too weak even to long for them.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

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From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

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From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

lacking power or ability

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

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From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

and nothing more

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was too weak even to long for them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

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

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Athens, Hermione, all the thousand and one things of his old life, flitted through his brain, but only as vague, far shapes.

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

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He was too weak even to long for them.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

at the time that

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

in or at the place that

From this reading So he lay for long, too impotent, too contented to ask where he lay, or whence he had departed.

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

From this reading He knew that he was lying on pillows “softer than sleep,” that the air he breathed was laden with perfume, that the golden light which came through his half-closed eyelids was deliciously tempered, that his ears caught a musical murmur, as of a plashing fountain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LOTUS-EATING AT SARDIS When Glaucon awoke to consciousness, it was with a sense of absolute weakness, at the same moment with a sense of absolute rest.