used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
at or in the front
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
(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 his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
Carlin
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From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
jungle-edge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
Kabuli
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From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
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 In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
MonsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
in motion
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
not any; not one
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
Poona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
Skagnoun
street names for heroin
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli (Continued)_ Skag did arrive from Poona that day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Power had come to him from the waiting days, and this hour was the acid test.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the long waiting days, he had learned what many a man afield had been forced to learn in loneliness, that when he was very still, and feeling _high_, not too tired--in fact, when he could forget himself--something of Carlin came to him, over the miles.
at the time that
From this reading When Carlin did not come to the jungle-edge, and the vivid open area between him and the city showed no movement, he did not linger many minutes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All his life he had refused to look back or look ahead, making the _Now_--the present moving point, his world--wasting no energy otherwise.
