Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

the first light of day

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

plural of “haft” — the handle of a weapon or tool

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

plural of “mercenary” — a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

above and across; more than

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

any of the bones of the fingers or toes

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

plural of “rust” — a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

possessive form of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The figure of a man that had been Doc Stooder, cynical tinker of life’s rusts and corrodings, stirred under the trampling of the light--stirred and stretched its members in dull protest of unconsciousness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Then the mercenaries of the sun trooped across the vacant desert floor wave on wave and strength following strength.

at the time that

From this reading Finally when the arrows of the new day drove at his eyelids the man opened them and lay staring up into the sky’s opalescence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading All the dead world of Altar stirred and set itself for the ordeal of a new day.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading ALTAR TAKES ITS TOLL Dawn marched over the mountains like a phalanx of Alexander: spear points of light on long hafts, which drove at the zenith in solid bundles.