the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
located inward
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
the middle of the day
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “And withal it is very simple, David.
not in physical motion
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is another sun—an entirely different sun—that casts its eternal noonday effulgence upon the face of the inner world.
precisely as stated
From this reading “And withal it is very simple, David.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading “And withal it is very simple, David.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “It is not the sun of the outer world that we see here.
but in spite of that
From this reading We have been here for many hours—yet it is still noon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Look at it now, David—if you can see it from the doorway of this hut—and you will see that it is still in the exact center of the heavens.
