114
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From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
115
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From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
CeresnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
Eurydicenoun
(Greek mythology) the wife of Orpheus
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
HadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
attach to a support
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
MythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
OrpheusnounUS /ˈɔːrfiəs/
(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
PlutonounUS /ˈpluːtoʊ/
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
Proserpinenoun
goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
RapeverbUS /reɪp/
force (someone) to have sex against their will
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Myths of Ceres, Pluto, and Proserpine.= The search of Ceres for Proserpine, and of Orpheus for Eurydice, are stories pertaining both to Earth and Hades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under this apprehension, he mounted his chariot drawn by black horses, and made a circuit of inspection to satisfy himself of the extent of the damage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
UNDERWORLDnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading FROM THE EARTH TO THE UNDERWORLD =114.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
at the time that
From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
Ætna
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From this reading The Rape of Proserpine.=[151] When the giants were imprisoned by Jupiter under Mount Ætna, Pluto (Hades) feared lest the shock of their fall might expose his kingdom to the light of day.
