used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
AchievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
how long something has existed
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
Bas
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From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
devilishly-gleeful
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From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
du
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From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
falsettonounUS /fɔːlˈsetoʊ/
a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
FullnessnounUS /ˈfʊlnəs/
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
IllusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
maniacaladjectiveUS /məˈnaɪəkəl/
wildly disordered
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
not any; not one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
RhonenounUS /roʊn/
a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
shatteringadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
hurting
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
sun-crowned
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From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
Taverne
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From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE MIRACLE MAN," "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN," ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is a Valley called the Valley of Illusion, but beyond it, sun-crowned, is the Peak of Eternal Truth--and the Way from the Valley to the Peak is sore beset, for the Way is the Understanding of Things Real, and its Achievement is the Fullness of Life.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It was a wilder gust than any that had gone before.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading And with that gust, loosening the dilapidated fastening on the casement, a window crashed inward, shattering the pane against the wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It tore along the beach with maniacal fury; and, shrieking in a high, devilishly-gleeful falsetto, while the joints of the little inn, rheumatic with age, squeaked in its embrace, shook the Taverne du Bas Rhone much after the fashion of a terrier shaking a rat.
