Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

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to or in a foreign country

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third-person singular of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

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keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading THE NEW ZEALOT TO THE SUN Persian, you rise Aflame from climes of sacrifice Where adulators sue, And prostrate man, with brow abased, Adheres to rites whose tenor traced All worship hitherto.

(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 THE NEW ZEALOT TO THE SUN Persian, you rise Aflame from climes of sacrifice Where adulators sue, And prostrate man, with brow abased, Adheres to rites whose tenor traced All worship hitherto.

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

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

possessive form of “apollo” — (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

possessive form of “asia” — the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

the Creator; one of the three major deities in the later Hindu pantheon

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call forth

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the part of the face above the eyes

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ruin completely

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

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possessive form of “calvin” — United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

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a scientist who specializes in chemistry

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plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

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plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

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plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs

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experiencing delirium

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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

third-person singular of “energize” — cause to be alert and energetic

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plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

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of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

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to a considerable degree; very much

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past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

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used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

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a vast multitude

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

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involving invasion or aggressive attack

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a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks

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immediately past

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any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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prefer or wish to do something

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a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

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plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

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

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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

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used in combination to denote the middle

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plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

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

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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be oriented

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a native or inhabitant of Iran

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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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get into a prostrate position, as in submission

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a purple color or pigment

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a column of light (as from a beacon)

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move upward

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plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

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especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

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From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

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predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

distribute or disperse widely

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institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

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

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move back and forth or sideways

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the adult male singing voice above baritone

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plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

inflected form of “thrive” — grow vigorously

From this reading Mid terrors dinned Gods too came conquerors from your Ind, The book of Brahma throve; They came like to the scythed car, Westward they rolled their empire far, Of night their purple wove.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The spider in the laurel spins, The weed exiles the flower: And, flung to kiln, Apollo’s bust Makes lime for Mammon’s tower.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

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past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

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occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

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a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

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any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

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toward the west

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an old word meaning “from where”

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in or at the place that

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belonging to which person

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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

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in the company of; together with

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love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

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inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

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the person or people being spoken to

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belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Arch type of sway, Meetly your over-ruling ray You fling from Asia’s plain, Whence flashed the javelins abroad Of many a wild incursive horde Led by some shepherd Cain.

a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

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