used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
the act of overcoming or outdoing
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according with custom or propriety
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earlier than; in front of
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bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
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that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
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chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
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companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
copsenoun
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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dearly loved
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
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opinion or judgment
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Back flashed field and hill and copse, and the dear "companionable hedgeways."
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
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moving swiftly
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forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
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foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
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yet to be or coming
From this reading On, with rack and roar, into the mysterious Future.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The speed was glorious.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
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hedgeways
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HerculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
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a local and well-defined elevation of the land
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
iterativenounUS /ˈɪtəreɪtɪv/
the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
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markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
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meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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of an obscure nature
From this reading On, with rack and roar, into the mysterious Future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On, with rack and roar, into the mysterious Future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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one's
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the time that has elapsed
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postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
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rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading On, with rack and roar, into the mysterious Future.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
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make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading On, with rack and roar, into the mysterious Future.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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be seated
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sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
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move hurridly
From this reading The speed was glorious.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speed was glorious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
Time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
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in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Back flew iterative telegraph posts with Herculean swing, into the Past, looped together in rhythmic movement, marking the pulses of old Time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speed was glorious.
look attentively
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whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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