Chapter I

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

(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 _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

for the reason that

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

brought together in one place

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

carefully weighed

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

the act of constructing something

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

having a defect

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the state of being total and complete

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

brought together in one place

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

a small number or amount

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

not any; not one

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

and nothing more

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

past form of “reissue” — print anew

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

a small hard fruit

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

try to get or reach

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

in a serious manner

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.

taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

the words of something written

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

propel through the air

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading To the preliminary arrangement he gave much thought, especially to the revision of the text, and he made considerable changes in the later version of certain of the poems and tales.

precisely as stated

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

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

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with his decision the romance _Green Fire_ is not reissued in its entirety, because he considered the construction of it to be seriously defective.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In one instance only have I acted on my own judgment, and have done so because I felt satisfied he would have offered no objection to my suggestion.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading _I too will set my face to the wind and throw my handful of seed on high._ "_It is Loveliness I seek, not lovely things._" FOREWORD Into this collected edition are gathered all the writings of William Sharp published under his pseudonym "Fiona Macleod," which he cared to have preserved; writings characterised by the distinctive idiom he recognised to be the expression of one side of his very dual nature--of the spiritual, intuitive, subjective self as distinct from the mental, reasoning, objective self.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading In the preparation of this edition I have carefully followed the author's written and spoken instructions as to selection, deletion, and arrangement.