One, called Clotho, carries a spindle on which is wound flax. From Wordnik.com. [The Children's Book of Celebrated Pictures] Reference
Onscreen, the Clotho launches herself at Poseidal. From Wordnik.com. [Against the Japanese Grain] Reference
"You said you wuz on a mission fo 'the British!" cries Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [Flashman and the angel of the lord]
One of the Fates Fatima - like my sisters Lachesis and Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [Against the Japanese Grain] Reference
(Fates) to whom wise Zeus gave the greatest honour, Clotho, and. From Wordnik.com. [Hesiod, Homeric Hymns, and Homerica] Reference
The Fates were three, namely, Clotho who spun the thread of life. From Wordnik.com. [Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)] Reference
Was there a Clotho there she who spun the bright threads of youth?. From Wordnik.com. [Mary Queen Of Scotland And The Isles]
Clotho and Lachesis were over them and Atropos less tall than they. From Wordnik.com. [Hesiod, Homeric Hymns, and Homerica] Reference
Clotho, the spinner of the thread of life, was the eldest of the three. From Wordnik.com. [Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)] Reference
Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, with Lachesis control - ling the future. From Wordnik.com. [FORTUNE, FATE, AND CHANCE] Reference
Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who were the daughters of Zeus and Themis. From Wordnik.com. [Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome] Reference
My costume is okay, I suppose - I'm Clotho of the Moirai - the Greek Fates. From Wordnik.com. [Halloween?] Reference
But in those days I was devoting more time and attention to Clotho than to Atropos. From Wordnik.com. [Reveries of a Schoolmaster] Reference
The Fates are named Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, and are the goddesses of destiny. From Wordnik.com. [The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales] Reference
"Stow it, Clotho," says the fat hood quietly, and set the weapon aside with his cane. From Wordnik.com. [Flashman and the angel of the lord]
The Clotho of its destiny has spun a longer web than had been foreseen by the writer. From Wordnik.com. [Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter] Reference
Not that I didn't expect it, but the "Lachesis" was worse than the "Clotho" had ever been. From Wordnik.com. [A Question of Courage] Reference
Spun by Clotho, and I resent her; measured by Lachesis, and I deny her; cut by Atropos, and I fear her. From Wordnik.com. [bard Diary Entry] Reference
Lachesis who settled the lot of gods and mortals in life, and Atropos who cut the thread of life spun by Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)] Reference
For laying in wait were the mysterious goddesses of Fate -- Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos -- one last shot denied to Curry. From Wordnik.com. [William E. Jackson Jr.: Sweet Caroline: The NCAA Odyssey of the Davidson Wildcats] Reference
Willingly give thyself up to Clotho, one of the Fates, allowing her to spin thy thread into whatever things she pleases. From Wordnik.com. [The Meditations] Reference
'I have heard that she is lovely,' answered Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [The Infernal Marriage] Reference
Clotho spun the thread of life, Lachesis held it, and. From Wordnik.com. [Palamon and Arcite] Reference
'Destiny is eternal and irresistible,' replied Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [The Infernal Marriage] Reference
Well, Clotho, I hope you will not refuse my last request. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
He can "hear" Clotho and he already knows about Jünchoon!. From Wordnik.com. [Anime Nano!] Reference
I heard Clotho, the other day, reading over the various dooms. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
''Tis nevertheless true,' calmly observed the beautiful Clotho. From Wordnik.com. [The Infernal Marriage] Reference
Certainly; Clotho prescribes the conduct of every man at his birth. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
It is too bad of you, Clotho, to hand over my property to my worst enemy. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
Fates -- Lachesis, Clotho, Atropos, are obviously derived from their names. From Wordnik.com. [The Republic] Reference
Clotho, I had a particular reason for desiring one more glimpse of daylight. From Wordnik.com. [Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01] Reference
She had not defied Clotho, but neither had she altogether given herself up to. From Wordnik.com. [The King's Mirror] Reference
Clotho the Spinner will weary of making my thread of gold and twine in a darker stuff. From Wordnik.com. [A Victor of Salamis] Reference
Jünchoon somehow communicates with Clotho and begs her to "save" the King and destroy the Siren. From Wordnik.com. [Anime Nano!] Reference
Clotho, may it please your Majesty, if she have not already commenced her intrigues in Tartarus. '. From Wordnik.com. [The Infernal Marriage] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.

