All 5 Uses of
impervious
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- As when some simple swain his cot forsakes, And wide through fens an unknown journey takes: If chance a swelling brook his passage stay, And foam impervious 'cross the wanderer's way, Confused he stops, a length of country pass'd, Eyes the rough waves, and tired, returns at last.†
Book 5
- The foot alone this strong defence could force, And try the pass impervious to the horse.†
Book 12 *
- His shield emboss'd the ringing storm sustains, But he impervious and untouch'd remains.†
Book 13
- O'er the dread fosse (a late impervious space) Now steeds, and men, and cars tumultuous pass.†
Book 15
- The embodied Greeks the fierce attack sustain, But strive, though numerous, to repulse in vain: Nor could the Trojans, through that firm array, Force to the fleet and tents the impervious way.†
Book 15
Definition:
not admitting passage through; or not capable of being affected