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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
(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 horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
hashishnounUS /ˈhæʃɪʃ/
purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
Khayyam
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From this reading --Omar Khayyam.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
become covered with mist
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
in motion
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
not any; not one
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
Omar
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From this reading --Omar Khayyam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
Shadow-shapes
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From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
spaceless
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From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
timelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmləs/
unaffected by time
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
unconcrete
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From this reading The horror first took concrete form amid that most unconcrete of all things--a hashish dream.
not known
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
voidsnounUS /vɔɪdz/
plural of “void” — the state of nonexistence
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Face in the Mist_ "We are no other than a moving row Of Magic Shadow-shapes that come and go."
but in spite of that
From this reading I was off on a timeless, spaceless journey through the strange lands that belong to this state of being, a million miles away from earth and all things earthly; yet I became cognizant that something was reaching across the unknown voids--something that tore ruthlessly at the separating curtains of my illusions and intruded itself into my visions.
