Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

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

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

any thing at all

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

one or the other of two

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

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

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

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

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

(Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

not any; not one

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "Is it not a very pleasant stream?"

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

on the contrary

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

in a sluggish manner

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

stand still

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is the River Lethe," observed King Pluto.

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.

slow and apathetic

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Is it not a very pleasant stream?"

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

From this reading Pluto stopped the chariot, and bade Proserpina look at the stream which was gliding so lazily beneath it.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Never in her life had she beheld so torpid, so black, so muddy-looking a stream; its waters reflected no images of anything that was on the banks, and it moved as sluggishly as if it had quite forgotten which way it ought to flow, and had rather stagnate than flow either one way or the other.

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

From this reading Not far from the gateway, they came to a bridge, which seemed to be built of iron.