Step 1: Recognize the context of the line.
This line is from *Snake* by D. H. Lawrence. The snake is described as lifting its head slowly after drinking from the water. This captures the snake’s deliberate and calm movements.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
- (A) aggressively: Incorrect. The snake’s actions are not aggressive in this context.
- (B) slowly: Correct. The snake lifts its head slowly, reflecting the calm nature of its movement.
- (C) dreamily: Incorrect. While the movement is slow, it is not described as dreamy.
- (D) poisoning: Incorrect. The word "poisoning" does not fit in this context.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The snake lifted its head slowly.